Senior Private Client Trust Accountant

Hawke Search; Harbledown; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawke Search seeks a Trust Accountant to join the Private Client team in Kent, serving clients across the South-East and London. The role focuses on preparing trust accounts, financial statements, and HMRC-compliant tax returns for high-net-worth clients, estates, and charitable trusts.

The successful candidate will apply advanced trust accounting knowledge, build strong client relationships, and collaborate with senior partners and tax specialists.

Qualifications

• Experience in trust and estate accounting.
• Ability to handle complex trust portfolios with accuracy.
• Strong communication with clients and solicitors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare trust and estate accounts, financial statements, and tax returns.
• Manage a portfolio of trust clients, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Advise on trust structures and tax planning; liaise with solicitors and beneficiaries.
• Support partners on complex assignments and client meetings.
• Stay updated with legislation affecting trusts and estates.

Skills

Trust accounting

Client relationship management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ambition

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Part-qualified acceptable

Job description

Hawke Search seeks a Trust Accountant to join the Private Client team in Kent, serving clients across the South-East and London. The role focuses on preparing trust accounts, financial statements, and HMRC-compliant tax returns for high-net-worth clients, estates, and charitable trusts.

The successful candidate will apply advanced trust accounting knowledge, build strong client relationships, and collaborate with senior partners and tax specialists.