Senior Client Accountant, Capital Markets

Corporation Service Company; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in financial services, based in Jersey, seeks a Senior Client Accountant to support its Capital Markets department. This role entails delivering high-quality financial reporting, managing ledgers, and preparing financial statements, offering a dynamic environment for career growth. Candidates should be ACA or ACCA qualified with at least three years of relevant experience in the financial services sector.

Benefits

Annual success-sharing bonuses

Career opportunities in over 140 jurisdictions

Qualifications

• Qualified with at least 3 years' post-qualified experience.
• Background in financial services or accountancy practice.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, ideally with audit exposure.

Responsibilities

• Review transaction documentation and determine accounting treatment.
• Prepare and file corporation tax returns.
• Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Client Accountant, Capital Markets

Job Description

Senior Client Accountant, Capital Markets

Location: St Helier, Jersey

Department: Global Capital Markets

Job Type: Permanent, Hybrid

Hours: 35 hours per week

About the Role

As a Senior Client Accountant in our growing Capital Markets team, you'll be part of CSC - the world's leading provider of business, legal, tax, and digital brand services.

You'll support the delivery of specialist accounting and financial services across a range of capital markets structures. Working closely with senior team members and clients, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate, high-quality financial reporting while gaining exposure to complex, international transactions. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious and motivated accountant looking to progress in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review transaction documentation and determine appropriate accounting treatment for SPVs and cell companies
• Set up and maintain general ledgers, ensuring accuracy in line with transaction requirements
• Post journal entries and maintain up-to-date accounting records
• Prepare annual financial statements (IFRS or local GAAP), including all required disclosures
• Liaise with auditors to deliver audited accounts within deadlines
• Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts and other client deliverables
• Prepare and file corporation tax returns
• Resolve technical accounting queries by working with clients and relevant counterparties
• Review work prepared by colleagues and contribute to process improvement initiatives
• Gain exposure to a wide variety of capital markets structures and financial products

Your Profile

• ACA or ACCA (or equivalent) qualified with at least 3 years' post-qualified experience
• Background in financial services or accountancy practice
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, ideally with audit exposure
• Highly organised, detail-focused and able to meet deadlines
• Team player with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Professional, reliable and motivated, with a collaborative approach
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

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.

We offer a range of support to colleagues with disabilities, ensuring people have the necessary resources to thrive in their roles. We encourage candidates to work closely with our talent acquisition partners to convey their specific needs. Our commitment to accessibility reflects our broader dedication to diversity and belonging.

CSC only accepts resumes from employment agencies that are part of our approved supplier program. Resumes submitted from other agencies either to talent acquisition, our hiring leaders, employees, or through any other mechanism other than our supplier process, will not be eligible to claim related fees and the submitted resumes will be considered property of CSC.

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Disclaimer: The information above describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to describe all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.