The Role
The Senior Client Accountant manages daily accounting tasks, prepares financial statements, supports audits, and mentors junior team members.
Summary Generated by Built In
At Ogier, we are committed to creating an open and supportive environment where talented individuals can grow and thrive. We are looking for an experienced Senior Client Accountant to join our Accounting Services team in Jersey, playing a key role in managing and maintaining the day to day accounting functions of a varied client base.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Client Accountant, you will serve as the primary contact for external auditors and work to strengthen relationships with clients and internal teams.
You will review the work of bookkeepers and produce annual financial statements and management accounts for your allocated portfolio.
Additional responsibilities include:
You will review the work of bookkeepers and produce annual financial statements and management accounts for your allocated portfolio.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Managing daily accounting activities for a range of Ogier Global clients
- Supporting audit preparation and assisting with the management of audits
- Monitoring and tracking the progress of financial information preparation
- Preparing accurate routine month end and quarter end management accounts
- Identifying opportunities for improvements in processes and service delivery
- Ensuring compliance with internal policies, procedures, and controls
- Supporting, mentoring, and guiding junior members of the team
- Taking on additional responsibilities as required
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
We are seeking a qualified or part qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with strong numerical and analytical ability and a proactive approach. Candidates should have proven experience in client accounting or accounts preparation, with a diligent and organised working style.
Client-facing experience is required, and knowledge of Real Estate, Private Wealth, or Corporate accounting environments is advantageous. Experience with Caseware or Viewpoint is beneficial but not essential.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications is essential. Strong communication, time management, and prioritisation skills are key to success in this role.
If you are committed to achieving excellence for yourself, your clients, and your team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Client-facing experience is required, and knowledge of Real Estate, Private Wealth, or Corporate accounting environments is advantageous. Experience with Caseware or Viewpoint is beneficial but not essential.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications is essential. Strong communication, time management, and prioritisation skills are key to success in this role.
If you are committed to achieving excellence for yourself, your clients, and your team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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
- Qualified or part qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)
- Proven experience in client accounting or accounts preparation
- Client-facing experience
- Experience with Real Estate, Private Wealth, or Corporate accounting
- Experience with Caseware or Viewpoint
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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.
