We are looking for a highly capable Client Accountant to join our in-house accounts team supporting an ultra high net worth structure.
This newly created role is central to a strategic shift from outsourced financial statement production to internal management, offering greater control, confidentiality and responsiveness across the family’s financial affairs.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in delivering accurate and timely quarterly management reporting as well as the annual financial reporting, maintaining robust bookkeeping practices, and supporting audit and tax processes in collaboration with external advisors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare financial statements and management accounts.
- Maintain accurate bookkeeping records across a diverse portfolio.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors to support audit and tax processes.
- Respond promptly to Trustee and stakeholder inquiries with financial insights and tailored reporting.
- Maintain and enhance institutional knowledge of the family’s financial structure and history.
KPI’s
- Utilisation target of > 70%.
- Statutory accounts signed off within 3 months of year end or sooner if required for additional reporting purpose e.g. AGM, statutory filing.
- Client accounts signed in accordance with service level agreement.
- Reconciliations up to date monthly.
- Time records updated at the end of each working day.
- Successful completion of chosen professional qualifications.
- Timely and accurate completion of delegated tasks
Skills and Experience
- ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in fiduciary accounting, ideally within a family office or trust company.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Proven experience working with ultra high net worth clients and complex structures.
- Proficiency in accounting software and financial systems.