Senior Client Accountant, Private Clients (Fixed Term Contract for 12 months)

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

Job summary

A financial services provider is seeking a Senior Client Accountant for a 12-month fixed term contract in Jersey. The role involves preparing financial statements for a diverse portfolio and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality accounting services. Candidates should have experience in Private Wealth or Corporate Services accounting and hold an ACA/ACCA qualification. This position offers a hybrid work model with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in Private Wealth, Corporate Services, or Executive Compensation accounting.
• Able to work independently and take initiative.
• Committed to delivering high standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual accounts under recognised GAAPs and review accounts prepared by colleagues.
• Compile supporting workpapers and checklists with relevant source material.
• Collaborate with administration teams to align bookkeeping with accounting needs.
• Maintain tracking spreadsheets to monitor deadlines and deliverables.
• Assist with internal reports for senior management and compliance.
• Accurately log time spent on client matters for billing purposes.
• Maintain client documentation to a high standard.
• Communicate openly with fee earners and team members.

Skills

Private Wealth accounting

Corporate Services accounting

Executive Compensation accounting

Strong technical knowledge (IFRS/UK GAAP)

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Senior Client Accountant, Private Clients (12 month fixed term contract)

Location: Jersey | Department: Shared Client Services | Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months, Hybrid | Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

About the role

We're looking for a Senior Client Accountant to join our Shared Client Services team in Jersey. This role involves preparing and reviewing financial statements for a diverse portfolio of trusts, companies, partnerships, pension plans, and employee benefit structures across Private Wealth, Corporate Services, and Executive Compensation Services. You'll work closely with our India‑based team and experienced Jersey colleagues to ensure high‑quality delivery of statutory and regulatory accounting services.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Preparation: Prepare annual accounts under recognised GAAPs and review accounts prepared by colleagues.
• Documentation: Compile supporting workpapers and checklists with relevant source material.
• Bookkeeping Support: Collaborate with administration teams to align bookkeeping with accounting needs.
• Monitoring: Maintain tracking spreadsheets to monitor deadlines and deliverables.
• Reporting: Assist with internal reports for senior management and compliance.
• Time Recording: Accurately log time spent on client matters for billing purposes.
• Integrity: Maintain client documentation to a high standard.
• Collaboration: Communicate openly with fee earners and team members.

Your Profile

• Experience in Private Wealth, Corporate Services, or Executive Compensation accounting.
• ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge, including IFRS/UK GAAP.
• Able to work independently and take initiative.
• Committed to delivering high standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, 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.

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.