Client Accountant

VNI International are recruiting for a premier, global fiduciary provider who is keen to secure a Client Accountant (Assistant Manager).

(all applicants must be currently residing in Jersey, Channel Islands)

The successful candidate will help lead the delivery of accurate, timely and commercially effective accounting services across a varied portfolio of company and trust structures. This role combines technical review, workflow oversight and people development, with responsibility for ensuring client accounts are prepared to the required standard.

Success will involve maintaining dependable reporting processes, resolving complex accounting matters and supporting productive relationships with Private Client colleagues. You will also contribute to operational improvements, assist the Client Accounting Manager with management information and strengthen the capability of junior team members through practical guidance and targeted training.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the preparation and review of company and trust accounts across the assigned client portfolio.
• Ensure accounting files, client reports and supporting records meet required quality, compliance and delivery standards.
• Monitor the Accounts Tracker and maintain clear ownership of outstanding actions, priorities and deadlines.
• Work closely with Private Client teams to secure complete information and deliver accounts files on schedule.
• Review complex accounting work and provide practical guidance on bookkeeping, reporting and technical issues.
• Support the preparation of S731 and United Kingdom tax returns where required.
• Apply current FRS 102 (1A) and IFRS policies consistently across relevant client assignments.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve efficiency and support sustainable profitability.
• Plan team workloads effectively and respond decisively when competing deadlines or urgent matters arise.
• Provide direction, coaching and constructive feedback to junior Client Accounting colleagues.
• Deliver focused training on complex accounting matters to Client Accounting and Private Client teams.
• Prepare management information and ad hoc reports for the Client Accounting Manager.

Requirements

• Hold an ACCA, CA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Bring at least 5 years of relevant client accounting experience within a professional services or fiduciary environment.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of company and trust accounting, with practical understanding of FRS 102 (1A) and IFRS.
• Show previous experience reviewing work, mentoring colleagues and developing less experienced team members.
• Possess strong technical, analytical and organisational skills, supported by exceptional attention to detail.
• Use accounting and office technology confidently, with experience of Navision considered advantageous.
• Manage multiple client deliverables independently while maintaining accuracy under pressure.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues and stakeholders, particularly when resolving incomplete information or technical issues.
• Take a proactive approach to identifying risks, improving processes and escalating matters appropriately.
• Demonstrate professional judgement, reliability and a consistent commitment to client service.
• Receive a competitive package aligned with the technical scope and leadership contribution of the position.
• Build further expertise through exposure to varied company, trust and private client accounting structures.
• Access meaningful professional development linked to technical accounting, regulatory knowledge and people leadership.
• Gain visibility through involvement in process improvement, operational reporting and service-quality initiatives.
• Work in a specialist environment where high-quality accounting directly supports complex international client relationships.
• Develop a clear pathway towards broader management responsibility through ownership of delivery, coaching and operational performance.

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