Senior Client Accountant soughtfor the regular and prompt preparation of high-quality financial statements for a portfolio of clients consisting of Trusts, Companies and Partnerships as part of the firm’s provision of fiduciary services. The Senior Client Accountant will be fully qualified ACA, ACCA or similar and ideally have some experience of Viewpoint software. Strong communication skills will be required for client and third-party liaison. The role is primarily client-facing and involves managing a portfolio of key clients, overseeing the preparation of accounts and tax filings, and leading a small team. The successful candidate will report directly to the Senior Manager and play a key role in maintaining high technical standards, meeting deadlines, and supporting the development of junior staff.
What’s on offer to you? (All dependent on grade)
- Pension
- Medical insurance
- 22 + days annual leave
- Gym memberships
- Flexible working policy after probation
What You Will Be Doing
- Manage a portfolio of corporate and trust clients, acting as a primary point of contact and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Prepare and review statutory financial statements and management accounts for clients.
- Prepare and review tax computations and tax returns, including Gibraltar corporation tax and dividend returns.
- Ensure all client deliverables are completed accurately, on time, and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulations.
- Respond to client queries in a clear and professional manner, providing practical and commercially focused advice where appropriate.
- Liaise with auditors, tax authorities, and other professional advisers as required.
- Manage, supervise, and support a team of approximately 4–5 team members.
- Review work prepared by team members, providing clear feedback and ensuring quality and consistency across client files.
- Provide on-the-job training and day-to-day technical guidance to develop staff.
- Assist with workload planning, task allocation, and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Escalate issues to the Senior Manager where appropriate and contribute to resolving operational or technical challenges.
- Oversee day-to-day administrative matters within the client accounting team.
- Ensure client files, records, and documentation are maintained in line with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes, templates, and controls.
- Support the Senior Manager with reporting, resourcing matters, and ad-hoc projects.
What You Will Need to Succeed in This Role
- Professionally qualified accountant (ACCA or equivalent).
- Several years’ post-qualification experience in a client-facing accounting role, ideally within professional services or corporate services.
- Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge, with the ability to prepare and review accounts and tax computations independently.
- Proven experience managing, reviewing, and developing junior team members.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy.
- Strong communication skills, with confidence dealing directly with clients.
- Ability to work flexibly and perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Well organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Experience working with multi-entity or international client structures.
- Familiarity with Viewpoint or similar accounting systems.
- Prior experience in audit or working closely with external auditors.
Senior Client Accountant | Gibraltar | ACA |ACCA | Qualified| Trust | Funds | Tax| Supervisory Experience