Senior Client Accountant - Accounting Services

Ogier; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Client Accountant to join their dynamic Accounting Services team. This role offers the opportunity to work from either London or Guernsey, where you will manage day-to-day accounting functions and play a key role in enhancing client relationships. You will be responsible for preparing financial statements, mentoring junior staff, and identifying process improvements. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and a proactive approach. Join this supportive environment and make a significant impact on global operations.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Experience in client accounting or accounts preparation.

Responsibilities

• Main contact for external auditors and manage client relationships.
• Review work of bookkeepers and prepare financial statements.

Skills

Client Accounting

Numerical Skills

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Senior Client Accountant - Accounting Services

Department: Accounting Services - Ogier Global

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London / Guernsey

Description

At Ogier, we pride ourselves on fostering an open and supportive work environment where your career can truly flourish.

We're seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Senior Client Accountant to join our growing Accounting Services team. You can work from either our London or Guernsey office, where you will play a key role in maintaining and managing the day-to-day accounting functions, making a significant impact within our global operations.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be the main contact for external auditors and work to strengthen relationships with clients, internal teams, and service lines.
• Review the work of bookkeepers and prepare annual financial statements and management accounts for your portfolio of clients.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Manage daily accounting tasks for a range of Ogier Global clients
• Assist with audit preparations, including VAT returns
• Track and monitor the preparation of financial information
• Ensure accuracy with routine month-end / quarter-end management accounts preparation for a portfolio of clients
• Proactively identify process improvement and service line development opportunities
• Carry out all aspects of the role in accordance with relevant policies, procedures, and controls
• Support and mentor junior team members and take on additional tasks as needed

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

We are seeking a qualified accountant with strong numerical and analytical skills coupled with a proactive mindset.

• Proven experience in client accounting or accounts preparation, along with a diligent and organized approach to work
• Client-facing experience
• Knowledge in Real Estate, Private Wealth, Corporate, or Debt Capital Market accounting environments is desirable but not essential
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office packages
• Excellent communication and time management skills

If you are committed to achieving excellence for yourself, your clients, and your team, we'd love to hear from you!