Contract Client Accountant

Location

Church, Lancashire | United Kingdom

Job description

Our Client seeks a contract Client Accountant to join their team. Role Profile: The role involves close and regular interaction with all members of the Family Office, Client Support team, Accounting and Investment support team, Directors/Manager of Family Office and various internal/external business contacts, you will prepare financial information, reports and other ad-hoc tasks as required under the supervision of the Senior Managers and the Directors/Managers of Family Office. Key Responsibilities: Completing the financial recording of transactions within wealth management structures, including companies, trusts and partnerships. Ensuring transactions are recorded following the minutes and agreements signed by Trustees/Directors. The preparation of financial reports including financial statements, investment reporting, management reporting, tax reporting and other financial analyses within strict deadlines. Ensuring that all accounting ledgers are up to date by reconciling investment, bank and loan accounts. Arranging payments with straight through processing of accounting treatment as well as the following up on the execution of the transaction. Reviewing the automated entries on core bank accounts and ensuring the accounting is correct and also clearing any rejected entries on a weekly basis. Work with the accountants in the team to ensure that the internal processes and standards are followed. Key Skills and Experience: Experience in the trust and company industry. Qualified or part qualified CAT, ACA or ACCA, working towards a relevant accounting qualification or qualified by experience 2-3 years' experience in financial or wealth management industry an advantage. Knowledge and understanding of multi-currency accounting. Knowledge and understanding of investment and treasury products. A sharp analytical mind, good numeracy skills and a strong commercial awareness. Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook and modern financial accounting packages). Excellent IT skills. The understanding of wealth management structures including companies, trusts and partnerships. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage priorities efficiently under pressure. Strong interpersonal skills, a high level of motivation and flexibility. Excellent communication skills with the ability and maturity to deal effectively with all levels of staff and management within the Group and third party service providers. A strong client care / service orientation. Deals responsibly with confidential information. Displays a high level of professional integrity. Ability to deal with large and complex structures. Accounting knowledge including FRS 102, investment accounting, asset valuation, understanding and interpreting financial statements If you have the required skills please apply online at searchandselect.com quoting reference number: 14528

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