Associate Client Accountant (Trainee)

Job Description

Associate Client Accountant (Trainee)
Department: Global Capital Markets
Location: St Helier, Jersey
Job Type: Permanent, Hybrid/Onsite
Hours: 35 hours per week

Are you looking to build a career in accounting within a dynamic and growing industry? Join our Global Capital Markets team in Jersey as an Associate Client Accountant (Trainee) and gain hands-on experience while studying for a professional qualification.

About the Role

At CSC, we are the largest Capital Markets administration team in Jersey, handling a diverse portfolio of clients across debt capital markets, structured finance, and asset-backed securities. Our client accounting team plays a key role in supporting these structures with bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, and tax returns.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for motivated individuals to join our team and develop their careers in accounting while working towards a professional qualification.

Key Responsibilities

As an Associate Client Accountant, your key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

1. Assist with bookkeeping for a portfolio of Capital Markets clients within agreed deadlines.
2. Maintain accurate records in accounting software and Excel.
3. Support the production of extended trial balances and financial reports.
4. Assist with the preparation of management accounts and year-end financial statements.
5. Help with audit queries and ad hoc accounting tasks.
6. Work closely with senior team members, demonstrating a proactive and professional approach.
7. Build strong relationships with your team and clients.
8. Take ownership of your professional development, with full study support for a relevant accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA).
9. Accurately record billable time on client work.

Your profile

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A Level equivalent, or Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Bachelor's or Master's).
• Keen to study towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA support provided).
• IT proficient, with strong Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to balance work and study.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numeracy skills.
• Prior experience in a similar role would be an advantage but is not essential.

If you are looking for a supportive, professional, and growth-oriented environment, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

CSC is a global business, legal, and financial services company based in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, providing knowledge-based solutions to clients worldwide. We have offices and capabilities in over 140 jurisdictions in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and more than 8,000 colleagues. We are the business behind business.

Visit our careers site to learn more about CSC and our commitment to our clients, communities, and each other.

CSC is committed to creating a feeling of belonging through a diverse and growth-oriented environment where everyone is valued.

CSC colleagues have global career opportunities and excellent benefits, including annual success-sharing bonuses or commission plans based on individual performance. To learn more, visit cscglobal.com/service/careers.