The Role
The Client Accountant will manage day-to-day accounting operations for client portfolios, prepare financial statements, and liaise with external auditors.
Summary Generated by Built In
At Ogier, we pride ourselves on fostering an open and progressive work environment that supports professional development and encourages growth. We are seeking a talented Client Accountant to join our expanding Accounting Services team in Jersey, where you will be responsible for the day to day accounting operations for a diverse portfolio of Ogier Global clients.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will act as a key point of contact for external auditors across a portfolio of clients while developing strong working relationships with clients and internal service lines. You will also review bookkeeping input and prepare annual financial statements and management accounts.
Additional responsibilities include:
Additional responsibilities include:
- Managing the day to day integrity of client ledgers and reviewing bookkeeper input
- Preparing routine month end and quarter end management accounts for a portfolio of clients
- Preparing annual financial statements
- Acting as the central point of contact for external auditors
- Preparing and reviewing audit support schedules and documentation
- Tracking and monitoring the preparation of financial information
- Developing strong relationships with clients and internal teams
- Identifying opportunities for process improvement and service line development
- Ensuring all work is completed in line with relevant policies, procedures, and controls
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
We are seeking an individual studying towards an accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent), ideally with a few years’ experience, strong numeracy and analytical skills, and a proactive attitude. Experience in client accounting or accounts preparation is preferred.
Knowledge of Real Estate, Private Wealth, Corporate, or Debt Capital Markets accounting environments is desirable but not essential.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is required, along with excellent communication and time management skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands.
Knowledge of Real Estate, Private Wealth, Corporate, or Debt Capital Markets accounting environments is desirable but not essential.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is required, along with excellent communication and time management skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands.
About
Ogier is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We’re committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and comfortable for everyone. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we strive to ensure equitable opportunities for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage in your recruitment journey with us, please let us know, we’ll be happy to work with you to ensure you have the best possible experience.Ogier provides legal advice on BVI, Cayman, Guernsey, Irish, Jersey and Luxembourg law. Our network of locations also includes Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo. Legal services for the corporate and financial sectors form the core of our business, principally in the areas of banking and finance, corporate, investment funds, dispute resolution, private equity and private wealth. We also have strong practices in the areas of employee benefits and incentives, employment law, regulatory, restructuring and insolvency and property. Ogier's corporate administration business, Ogier Global, incorporates and administers a wide variety of vehicles including public and private companies, partnerships and trusts. Ogier is based in 13 jurisdictions including Beijing, BVI, Cayman Islands, Dubai, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Ireland, Jersey, London, Luxembourg, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo.
Skills Required
- Studying towards an accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)
- Experience in client accounting or accounts preparation
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
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The Company
What We Do
Ogier is an international professional services firm that provides legal, corporate, fiduciary, and consulting services. They operate globally, managing complex transactions for financial institutions, professional advisers, and regulatory bodies. The firm is known for its pragmatic, targeted advice and a collaborative approach across various jurisdictions, including the BVI, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland, Jersey, and Luxembourg.
