Senior Accountant - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Are you a qualified accountant with in depth technical expertise and a client-focused approach?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join our Governance Services team on a 12 month fixed term contract.

In this role, you'll be responsible for delivering high quality accounting services to a portfolio of corporate real estate structures, ensuring the accurate preparation and review of financial statements, reports and valuations.

Working closely with colleagues, clients, auditors and third party service providers, you'll provide expert accounting support, build trusted relationships and help ensure deadlines and client expectations are consistently met.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, applying their technical knowledge to complex transactions and contributing to a professional, client-focused service.

We are proud to be a leading offshore law-firm led professional services business, advising many of the world's leading financial institutions, corporations, public organisations, private equity houses and investment funds, as well as ultra-high net worth individuals and family offices.

We believe in inclusive workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, valued and respected.

We have a strong sense of common purpose, where all our people are clear about our goals and the role they can play in achieving them.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process.

Application closing date: 4 September 2026

About the role

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records in the client entity databases (including Viewpoint, Quickbooks and Yardi)
• Prepare and review accurate and timely financial statements
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and bi-annual reports
• Prepare and review periodic reports, capital account statements and net asset valuations, as required
• Focus on privately held corporate real estate structures
• Ensure you have a detailed understanding of the transactions and clients you're dealing with and liaise with your line manager on a regular basis
• Work with colleagues and team members to ensure client expectations and accounting deadlines are properly managed
• Collaborate with client administration and other colleagues providing explanations, advice and accounting support as and when required
• Ensure consistency of accounting service levels across all clients and deal swiftly with any queries
• Build trusted relationships with clients, auditors and third party service providers
• Show an awareness of the integration of Governance Services across jurisdictions and also with the law firm, operating in a unified, consistent and co-ordinated matter
• Be familiar with and act at all times in accordance with the firm's policies and procedures

About you – essential requirements

• Qualified ACCA/ACA or qualified by relevant experience with good up-to-date technical accounting knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS, including practical application
• Previous experience of accounting systems, particularly Viewpoint and Quickbooks would be an advantage
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel, with on the job coaching also provided
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• A positive and flexible approach
• An aptitude for data analysis and problem solving
• Able to manage and prioritise tasks, time and people in order to meet deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional, pro-active and service orientated approach
• Discretion and demonstrates good judgement
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