Assistant Accountant – Shared Services

ROLE OVERVIEW

PURPOSE OF JOB

To perform allocated tasks in line with instructions and guidance provided to contribute to the service delivery to the client.

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

• Update of information in key systems as instructed, this could include bank statements, transactions, valuations.
• Data entry or data sourcing tasks as instructed by team manager, i.e. obtaining statements or entering key statement data into systems.
• Complete basic bookkeeping tasks and reconciliation of information between JTC systems and 3rd party statements.
• This will require good attention to detail and strong numeracy skills.
• Raise queries immediately with team manager to ensure timely resolution of matters arising.
• Adhere to JTC core values and expected behaviors.
• Any other duties as deemed necessary by Management.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1-2 years’ experience.
• Good attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good numeracy.
• Good IT skills – working experience of Excel is essential.