Associate Client Accountant, Multi-Family Office

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking multi-family office as an Associate Client Accountant, where you'll work closely with clients to manage their assets and financial strategies. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with a dedicated team, providing exceptional service and support to high-net-worth families. Your contributions will directly impact clients' financial well-being, allowing them to focus on their broader goals. With a strong emphasis on professional development, the firm encourages a culture of learning and growth, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about finance and client service. Embrace this chance to thrive in an innovative and supportive workplace.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus each year

Team trips away

Professional qualifications study support

Up to 28 days paid holiday per annum

Qualifications

• Proven core skills in accounting and administration.
• Strong financial awareness with qualitative and quantitative skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage client treasury projects and payments.
• Prepare extensive quarterly client report presentations.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Analysis

Client Relationship Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Xero

Addepar

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Client:

Islandbridge

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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Job Description:

Associate Client Accountant, Multi-Family Office

Location: Mayfair, London.

I S L A N D B R I D G E

Islandbridge is a purpose-driven multi-family office serving exceptional entrepreneurs and families across the globe. The Firm is focused on combining world-class investment advice with excellence in the overall management of its client’s assets and goals.

The Team is defined by industry leading culture and a vibrant community around the business. It has also built a world-class advisory board.

In 2021, the Firm became a B-Corp and considers deeply the impact of its decisions on its team, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment.

In the UK, the Firm is regulated and authorized by the FCA. In the US, it is a SEC regulated Investment Advisor.

Our Mission

Our mission is to help exceptional people thrive.

For our clients, we help relieve the weight of managing their assets. This allows them to focus on their wider purpose and what matters most to them.

For our investments, we use our network to find great teams to invest with and we bring the strength of our network and support to bear.

For our people, we help them learn in an environment where they are challenged to be their best.

To apply: please submit your CV, as well as a cover letter. From your cover letter, we would love to learn in just a paragraph or so for each:

• Who are you as a person - what really excites you?
• Why are you interested in this role?
• What would your questions to us about this role be?
• Why do you think this role could be a great fit?

About the Role

Islandbridge have a mandate to hire another Associate Client Accountant to work within the Family Office Team on key client relationships. The role is based at their offices in London’s West End.

Islandbridge is differentiated by the strength of the Family Office Team and the Clients they work with.

Islandbridge Family Office

The Family Office Team works side by side with the investment team in the role of integrating the wider purpose, operations and reporting of our clients. The Team advises clients’ on managing complex balance sheets, liquidity, treasury, risk, financing, operations and strategic initiatives. Day to day, the team also takes responsibility to implement the advice with transfers & payments, investment execution, structuring and reporting. The team manage banking relationships directly in the UK and US and work with some of the top global tax and legal advisors.

Treasury & Payments

• Instructing payments in a secure and controlled environment.
• Manage, coordinate and assist with client treasury and associated projects (including bank account openings, cash yield enhancement, foreign currency purchases).
• Monitoring client liquidity and planning for upcoming commitments.
• Monthly credit card analysis.

Reporting

• Collating statements and investment documentation.
• Preparation of extensive quarterly client report presentations (using software such as Addepar).
• Completing bank account reconciliations (Xero).
• Monthly expense tracking and budgeting.

Investments

• Preparation of investment subscriptions and related compliance requirements.
• Review capital calls and distributions. Ensure accurate and timely notification, reconciliation of incoming funds, and delivery of funds to the relevant third party/parties.

Tax

• Gather, prepare, and coordinate large volumes of client tax data and documentation.
• Regularly liaising with tax advisors and investment managers.

Projects & Other

• Assisting with high value client projects (including large asset purchases, setting up Private Foundations, annual giving, estate and succession planning, carbon footprint analysis and offsetting).
• Liaising with a number of third party advisors on behalf of the client (banks, lawyers, philanthropic advisors etc.).
• Provision of information for client KYC/AML requests.

Individual Attributes and Requirements

• Developed and proven core skills in accounting, administration and high frequency/ high accuracy system usage and build.
• Product and market knowledge would be advantageous BUT is something that where the candidate has a growth mind-set – the team can help develop.
• Highly numerate with financial awareness and qualitative & quantitative skills.
• The ability to work both as part of a small team and independently.
• Conscientious, relentless, resilient and excellent attention to detail.
• Obsessed with delivering exceptional service to our Clients.
• Strong communication skills and a natural client-facing demeanour.

What we offer

• Discretionary bonus each year
• Team trips away
• A collaborative, learning and development focused team environment
• Professional qualifications study support and professional development budget
• Participation in networking events, summits and webinars
• Up to 28 days paid holiday per annum, starting at 22 and increasing at a rate of one per year