Assistant Accountant – ACCA Track, Jersey

Langham Hall Group; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Support for professional qualification

Job summary

Langham Hall Group is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support a portfolio of clients within the accounting team. You will maintain client files, perform bank reconciliations, and handle bookkeeping on SUN systems for funds, companies and trusts.

The role involves preparing management accounts, investor capital accounts, and assisting with annual financial statements (UK GAAP/IFRS) and audits, including VAT returns. Strong Excel/Word skills and a proactive attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Educated to at least ‘A’ level standard and GCSE Maths and English, with willingness to study toward a professional qualification.
• Experience in bookkeeping and accounting is desirable but not essential.
• Intermediate/advanced Excel and Word skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electronic and paper files for allocated clients.
• Prepare bank reconciliations for all client accounts.
• Bookkeeping on SUN systems for funds, companies and trusts.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts for allocated clients.
• Prepare investor capital accounts and respond to investor queries and confirmations.
• Assist with annual Financial Statements (UK GAAP/IFRS) and audits, both audited and unaudited.
• Prepare VAT returns.
• Support senior staff with audits and process improvements.

Skills

Prioritisation

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Can-do attitude

Team player

Self-motivated

Adaptable

Flexible in approach

Education

A-levels and GCSE Maths/English

Tools

Excel

Word

SUN Systems

Job description

Langham Hall Group is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support a portfolio of clients within the accounting team. You will maintain client files, perform bank reconciliations, and handle bookkeeping on SUN systems for funds, companies and trusts.

The role involves preparing management accounts, investor capital accounts, and assisting with annual financial statements (UK GAAP/IFRS) and audits, including VAT returns. Strong Excel/Word skills and a proactive attitude are essential.