Overview
Senior Accountant Jobs in St. Helier, Jersey at Baudains Executive Services
Title: Senior Accountant
Company: Baudains Executive Services
Location: St. Helier, Jersey
About the Company
Our client is a leading multi-jurisdictional, professional services organisation currently expanding their client service offerings across the globe and they are looking for a Senior Accountant to join their growing Governance Services team.
About the Role
You’ll work across a varied and interesting portfolio of clients, preparing and reviewing complex financial statements, building trusted relationships, and helping us deliver a consistently high‑quality service. This is also a fantastic opportunity to deepen your technical knowledge, especially if you’re looking to develop within multi-jurisdictional structures and international accounting standards.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with FRS 102, IFRS and US GAAP
- Prepare various management accounts and reports
- Prepare periodic reports, capital account statements and net asset valuations
- Manage the audit process and provide information for clients
- Build and develop relationships with clients, auditors and third party service providers
- Manage the preparation, review and submission of FATCA and CRS returns
- Maintain accurate and up to date accounting records in the client entity databases
- Ensure you have and maintain a detailed understanding of the transactions you are dealing with and liaise with your line manager on a regular basis
- Collaborate with client administration and other colleagues to resolve accounting queries, providing explanations and accounting support as and when required
- Ensure consistency of accounting service levels across all clients and swiftly deal with any identified issues
Qualifications
- Must hold "Entitled" or "Entitled to Work" housing status in Jersey, Channel Islands
- Ideally part-qualified ACCA/ACA, currently studying or qualified by relevant experience with good up to date technical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and US GAAP, including practical application
Required Skills
- Previous experience of accounting systems, particularly Viewpoint, Quickbooks and/or Yardi would be an advantage
- Excellent working knowledge of Excel
- A positive and flexible approach
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
