Senior Client Accountant - Accounting Services

Ogier; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, Ogier, seeks a Senior Client Accountant to join its Accounting Services team in Jersey. The ideal candidate will manage daily accounting tasks, interact with clients and auditors, and review bookkeeping work. This position promises professional growth in a supportive environment focused on excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in client accounting or accounts preparation.
• Client-facing experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office packages.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting tasks for clients.
• Prepare annual financial statements and management accounts.
• Support and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Senior Client Accountant - Accounting Services

Senior Client Accountant - Accounting Services

Department: Accounting Services - Ogier Global

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Jersey

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 in Jersey, 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. Additionally, you will 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
• Tracking and monitoring the preparation of financial information
• Ensure accuracy with routine month end / quarter end management accounts preparation for a portfolio of clients
• Proactive identification of process improvement and service line development opportunities
• Carrying out all aspects of 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 organised 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!