Accountant – Shared Services

ROLE OVERVIEW

PURPOSE OF JOB

To perform allocated tasks efficiently and to a high standard to ensure that the team delivers the required services.

Delivery of accountancy services to a very large portfolio of private client structures/entities for a single client. 

Services include a range of activities including traditional accounting services such as reconciliation, bookkeeping, trial balance preparation, financial statement preparation, financial statement review as well as some additional services such as bank statement sourcing, valuation input, monthly valuation generation. 

The team uses technology to automate some bookkeeping activities, so oversight/reconciliation of automated activities is also undertaken on the team.

This is a large volume client and timely delivery, and a high standard of service is required.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Maintenance of information in key systems, this could include bank statements, transactions, valuations, bookkeeping, preparing the financials and pack or accounting records for a portfolio of clients.
• Raise queries on a timely basis and liaise with other team members to ensure timely resolution of matters arising.
• Preparation of information for the client, which may include portfolio information, valuations, bookkeeping, trial balances or financial statements and/or liquidation account.
• Raise issues with senior team to allow them to participate in calls / meetings with the client to discuss matters arising.
• Daily completion of timesheet per guidelines provided.
• Adhere to JTC core values and expected behaviors.
• Any other duties as deemed necessary by Management.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Good attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Good numeracy
• Good IT skills – working experience of Excel is essential.
• Partially ACCA qualified
• 2-3 years’ experience