Client Accountant

Search-Select LTD; Douglas; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Search-Select LTD is seeking a Client Accountant to manage a diverse portfolio of entities, preparing financial statements and providing expert accounting services for multi‑currency transactions and sophisticated structures. You will maintain client ledgers, ensure accuracy against source documents, and liaise with the Administration Team to resolve queries and deliver timely reporting.

The role requires ACCA or equivalent and 3+ years of relevant experience, with strong Excel and accounting

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification (e.g., ACCA) or minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Fiduciary accounting experience of company and trust structures is preferred.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Enquiring mind with ability to research, apply, and share learning.
• High level of accuracy, initiative, and exceptional organisational skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel to intermediate or higher level.
• Ability to pick up and adapt to various bespoke IT/accounting systems and banking platforms.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with complex issues proactively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the recording of financial information and preparation of financial statements for an allocated portfolio of entities.
• Maintain accurate day‑to‑day client ledgers, ensuring all transactions align with source documentation for complex multi‑currency transactions.
• Keep up‑to‑date accounting records for client entities, paying attention to bank statements, agreements, invoices, and contracts.
• Liaise with the Administration Team on accounting queries and provide technical assistance as required.
• Prepare annual financial statements, solvency tests, asset statements, and other ad‑hoc financial reporting.
• Prepare tax returns including UK property holdings with HMRC, IOM tax returns, and other relevant jurisdictional filings.
• Maintain awareness of changes to relevant financial, legal, and regulatory frameworks.
• Meet internal deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail and accuracy across all client financial records.
• Update accounts monitoring systems and maintain comprehensive documentation.

Skills

3+ years accounting experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

High level of accuracy

Excellent organisational skills

Shrewd analytical mind

Enquiries and learning mindset

Education

ACCA or equivalent qualification

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

Job description

Our client seeks a Client Accountant to join their team. In this role you will manage a diverse portfolio of entities, preparing financial statements and providing expert accounting services for complex multi‑currency transactions and sophisticated structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the recording of financial information and preparation of financial statements for an allocated portfolio of entities.
• Maintain accurate day‑to‑day client ledgers, ensuring all transactions align with source documentation for complex multi‑currency transactions.
• Keep up‑to‑date accounting records for client entities, paying attention to bank statements, agreements, invoices, and contracts.
• Liaise with the Administration Team on accounting queries and provide technical assistance as required.
• Prepare annual financial statements, solvency tests, asset statements, and other ad‑hoc financial reporting.
• Prepare tax returns including UK property holdings with HMRC, IOM tax returns, and other relevant jurisdictional filings.
• Maintain awareness of changes to relevant financial, legal, and regulatory frameworks.
• Meet internal deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail and accuracy across all client financial records.
• Update accounts monitoring systems and maintain comprehensive documentation.

Key Skills and Experience

• A relevant qualification (e.g., ACCA) or minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Preferably fiduciary experience of accounting for company and trust structures.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Enquiring mind with ability to question, research, apply, and share learning.
• High level of accuracy, initiative, and exceptional organisational skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel to intermediate or higher level.
• Ability to pick up and adapt to various bespoke IT/accounting systems and banking platforms.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with complex issues proactively.