Client Accountant

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.  We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms. 

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.                                                                                           

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Client Accountant to join our Client Accounting Team in the Isle of Man.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all elements of accounting for an allocated portfolio of property holding and investment structures to financial statement level and should be able to:

• Prepare statutory financial statements using appropriate accounting standards and within agreed timescales
• Prepare quarterly management accounts to strict deadlines
• Ensure that service standards and company policies/procedures are adhered to
• Assist members of the accounts team on any other ad-hoc projects
• Provide support to Client Administrators on accounting and taxation issues
• Liaise with client entity auditors, property managers and tax advisors where applicable
• Use judgement to highlight and report significant matters that require attention by senior management.

• A good technical awareness with regard to current accounting issues
• Able to work to strict reporting deadlines and take responsibility for own workload
• Good understanding and accounts preparation experience of corporate structures
• Good awareness of AML and other relevant regulations and legislation
• Drive and flexibility to efficiently resolve client issues
• Able to work on own initiative and have a proactive approach to tasks
• Value accuracy and attention to detail
• Professional written and verbal communication
• Pragmatic and decisive approach to finding and implementing solutions
• Completed or working towards a relevant professional qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA or be qualified by experience preferred, not essential)
• Knowledge of commercial property accounting beneficial but not essential
• Working knowledge of the following systems would be advantageous – 5series, Caseware, Sage, Word and Excel.

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.  

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee. 

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential.  Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.  

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.