Senior Accountant

Mourant Services (Guernsey) Limited; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mourant Services (Guernsey) Limited in the UK is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Governance Services team. You will provide high-quality accounting for a portfolio of corporate real estate structures, preparing and reviewing financial statements, management reports and valuations.

You'll work closely with clients, auditors and colleagues, ensuring accurate records in Viewpoint, QuickBooks and Yardi and delivering timely financial reporting while handling complex transactions with

Qualifications

• Qualified ACCA/ACA or qualified by experience with up-to-date UK GAAP/IFRS knowledge.
• Experience with Viewpoint and QuickBooks is advantageous.
• Excellent Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records for client entities and prepare financial statements.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and bi-annual reports and valuations.
• Interface with clients, auditors and colleagues to ensure timely reporting.
• Apply technical accounting knowledge across private corporate real estate structures.
• Ensure consistency of service levels and meet accounting deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

Viewpoint

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Are you an experienced accountant with in depth technical expertise and a commitment to delivering excellent client service? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join our Governance Services team. In this role, you'll be responsible for providing high quality accounting services to a portfolio of corporate real estate structures, ensuring the accurate preparation and review of financial statements, management reports and valuations. You'll work closely with clients, auditors and colleagues across the business, building trusted relationships and providing practical accounting support and guidance. This is a varied role that offers the opportunity to work on complex transactions, apply your technical accounting knowledge and contribute to the consistent delivery of an efficient, professional and client-focused service. If you would like to join an ambitious and forward thinking firm whose inclusive culture and values recognise that its people are fundamental to its success, we would love to hear from you.

Application closing date: 4 September 2026

About the role

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records in the client entity databases (including Viewpoint, Quickbooks and Yardi)
• Prepare and review accurate and timely financial statements
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and bi-annual reports
• Prepare and review periodic reports, capital account statements and net asset valuations, as required
• Focus on privately held corporate real estate structures
• Ensure you have a detailed understanding of the transactions and clients you're dealing with and liaise with your line manager on a regular basis
• Work with colleagues and team members to ensure client expectations and accounting deadlines are properly managed
• Collaborate with client administration and other colleagues providing explanations, advice and accounting support as and when required
• Ensure consistency of accounting service levels across all clients and deal swiftly with any queries
• Build trusted relationships with clients, auditors and third party service providers
• Show an awareness of the integration of Governance Services across jurisdictions and also with the law firm, operating in a unified, consistent and co-ordinated matter
• Be familiar with and act at all times in accordance with the firm's policies and procedures

About you – essential requirements

• Qualified ACCA/ACA or qualified by relevant experience with good up to date technical accounting knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS, including practical application
• Previous experience of accounting systems, particularly Viewpoint and Quickbooks would be an advantage
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel, with on the job coaching also provided
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• A positive and flexible approach
• An aptitude for data analysis and problem solving
• Able to manage and prioritise tasks, time and people in order to meet deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional, pro-active and service orientated approach
• Discretion and demonstrates good judgement

We're an international professional services firm, bringing together legal, corporate and fund services, and consulting expertise through one integrated platform.

We help clients navigate complexity and move forward with confidence.

We work with many of the world's leading financial institutions, corporations, asset managers, private equity firms and investment funds, as well as private clients and family offices.

At Mourant, you can expect more from your career. More opportunities to grow, more support to succeed and more ways to make an impact. You'll be part of an inclusive and collaborative workplace where people feel seen, heard, valued and respected, share a clear sense of purpose, and have the opportunity to thrive.

If you're looking for meaningful work with a forward-thinking firm that values your contribution and supports your ambitions, we would love to hear from you.

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process.

If you need a job description or application form in an alternative format, or would like to discuss the recruitment process with our recruitment team, please email [e-mail].