Client Accountant

This role provides accounting and financial reporting services to a portfolio of clients, preparing periodic financial statements in line with relevant accounting and industry standards while offering guidance on accounting matters and liaising with stakeholders, external accountants and auditors. Key responsibilities include managing the recording of financial information and preparing financial statements for an allocated portfolio of entities on a timely basis and in accordance with jurisdictional client accounting policies, maintaining accurate day-to-day client ledgers across complex, multi-currency transactions using Oak's accounting software (Viewpoint), and keeping meticulous records of bank statements, agreements, invoices and contracts.

The role also involves liaising with the Administration Team on account queries, preparing annual financial statements, solvency tests, asset statements and other ad-hoc reporting to meet tax return and annual filing deadlines, and preparing tax returns for UK property holdings with HMRC as well as IOM and other relevant tax returns. The successful candidate will provide first-line technical support to the accounting team, stay abreast of changes in the financial, legal and regulatory landscape, and consistently meet internal deadlines with a high level of accuracy using accounting software and MS Excel.

Candidates should hold a relevant qualification (e.g. ACCA) or have at least three years' experience in a similar role, ideally with fiduciary experience across company and trust structures, alongside strong verbal and written communication skills, an enquiring and proactive mindset, excellent organisational skills, intermediate-or-higher Excel proficiency, adaptability across bespoke IT and banking systems, and the ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and handle complex issues as a committed team player. For more details and to apply contact [email protected] or 01624 614841.