Head of Client Accounting

Leapfrog Recruitment Consultants; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fiduciary services provider in Daliburgh is seeking a Head of Client Accounting to lead their accounting and bookkeeping team. The ideal candidate will be a professionally qualified accountant with extensive fiduciary services experience, strong leadership skills, and an analytical approach. Responsibilities include managing team operations, preparing reports, and ensuring accurate financial submissions. Competitive compensation and a proactive work environment await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in fiduciary or trust and corporate client accounting is required.
• Strong leadership and a methodical approach toward managing priorities are essential.
• A proactive and professional attitude with technical knowledge is vital.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the accounting and bookkeeping team.
• Prepare and agree on annual accounts schedule including year-end and ad-hoc reports.
• Monitor team performance against KPIs and report to the Operations and Compliance Committee.

Skills

Fiduciary services expertise

Leadership skills

Analytical approach

Advanced Excel skills

Accounting software experience

Education

Professionally qualified accountant

Tools

Acumen

Job description

An established fiduciary services provider is looking for a Head of Client Accounting to lead its accounting and bookkeeping team, managing reporting obligations for a complex portfolio of HNW and UHNW clients across multiple jurisdictions.

Duties for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Managing the day-to-day operation of the accounting and bookkeeping team.
• Agreeing the annual schedule of accounts to be prepared, including year-end, management and ad-hoc reporting.
• Monitoring team performance against KPIs and addressing any issues promptly.
• Reporting monthly to the Operations and Compliance Committee on overdue accounts or policy breaches.
• Reviewing and approving ledgers prior to external accountant submission.
• Ensuring externally prepared financial statements and returns are accurate and submitted within jurisdictional deadlines.
• Preparing quarterly reports for the Board on bookkeeping reconciliations and accounts progress.
• Sitting on the Tax Committee and assisting with Guernsey income tax returns and related tasks.
• Providing leadership, mentoring and technical guidance to the accounting and bookkeeping teams.
• Promoting accuracy, proactive communication, and continuous process improvement.

Skills / Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a professionally qualified accountant with extensive experience in fiduciary or trust and corporate client accounting. They will demonstrate strong leadership skills, a methodical and analytical approach, and proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Advanced Excel skills and prior experience with accounting software (such as Acumen) are desirable. A proactive, professional and technically informed attitude is essential.

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