Finance Analyst - Guernsey

Praxis is an independent, leading provider of bespoke private wealth, corporate administration and yacht services to companies, individuals and families across the world.

Our expertise and experience is driven by recruiting and retaining the brightest and best, and creating a culture that allows people to thrive. Our independence encourages an open culture where every voice is valued. We care about creating an environment that hears, supports and shares openly with all our people.

Teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of our approach, and we nurture an environment of openness and respect where everyone feels valued.

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Our central services team provides centralised support to the Group. A career with us provides the chance to work with colleagues across our global network, delivering support across technology & business systems, marketing & communications, finance & accounting, compliance & risk, HR, facilities and administration

Job summary:

This role is responsible for providing support to the Central Finance department with a focus on developing and maintaining processes and models for financial forecasting and analysis. The Finance Analyst will develop the modelling used and ensure accurate and dynamic collation of financial information to support Group Finance, CFO/CEO and wider Group to analyse historic performance and provide forecasting and projections for future decision-making.

Job accountabilities:

· Develop and maintain processes and models including automating tasks for consolidation and validation of financial data for the Group;

· Provide performance analysis and forecasting assistance to the Support functions;

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial expertise and support;

· Analysis of financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement;

· Provide support for the groupwide annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting processes;

· Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to provide financial expertise and support;

· Other duties – to be available to assist with other duties and/or project work as and when required.

Minimum education and experience

· Minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant experience;

· Educated to A ‘Levels standard, or equivalent;

· Attainment of a relevant professional qualification, e.g. ACCA, ICA or equivalent. Attainment of a relevant qualification at Certificate level e.g. CAT

Required skills

· Experience with Financial Forecasting and Analysis;

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;

· Strong Excel skills (and preferably SQL/PBi capabilities);

· Strong communication skills; both written and verbal;

· Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams;

· Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment;

· Ability to build morale and team spirit and act as an ambassador of the Group’s values.

Additional information

In addition, all our team members are expected to be committed to our core values:

· We inspire

· We listen

· We trust

· We succeed together

Senior Accountant, Tax

The Tax Compliance team at MourantGS is still new, but thriving — offering ambitious accountants a unique opportunity to grow their career within a rapidly developing niche focused on UK real estate structures. The focus of the work that is undertaken is UK real estate for structures based in UK, Guernsey and Jersey complementing the administrative work that MourantGS provides on its global platform. The real estate clients own some of the most prestigious properties requiring VAT, CT, CIS tax compliance services. The structures are a mixture of companies, property unit trusts, limited partnerships adding interest and variety to the role.

About the role

In this role you will:

· Assist with real estate tax compliance services

· Report to tax compliance manager/ Senior manager

· Investigate and problem solve

· Collaborate with colleagues across all Mourant locations, providing advice and tax support to colleagues as and when required

· Ensure work is completed timely, accurately and efficiently

· Prepare computations and returns related to VAT, Corporation Tax, CIS and other tax compliance obligations.

· Collaborate with colleagues to ensure client expectations and deadlines are properly managed

· Ensure that submissions are made on a timely basis (using specialist tax software)

· Build and develop relationships with colleagues, clients and third party service providers

· Show an awareness of the integration of Governance Services across jurisdictions and with the law firm, operating in a unified, consistent and coordinated manner

· Be familiar with and act at all times in accordance with the firm's policies and procedures

· Maintain CPD levels required for your role and any professional bodies of which you are a member

About you – essential requirements

· Ideally qualified ACCA/ACA or qualified by relevant experience

· Industry/ commercial/ fund/ Corporate experience

· Excellent working knowledge of Excel

· High level of attention to detail and accuracy

· A positive and flexible approach

· An aptitude for data analysis/problem solving

· Able to manage and prioritise tasks and time in order to meet deadlines

· Used to a high pressure and busy environment of a growing business line

· Good interpersonal skills

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Professional, pro-active and service orientated approach

· Discretion and demonstrates good judgement

• Processing and reconciling intercompany transactions across multiple entities.
• Monitoring balances.
• Assisting with reporting requirements.
• Bookkeeping. 

Manager, Global Accounting – Guernsey

You will work closely with the senior leaders and other members of the global Client Accounting team, on the provision of accounting services to a range of client entities of Governance Services. The role will focus particularly on delivery of technically accurate accounts and periodic reports for a varied portfolio of clients (including, but not limited to, unit trusts, companies, partnerships and foundations) in accordance with agreed deadlines. The role includes client relationship management, mentoring and coaching of individuals in the accounting team and supporting global client administration colleagues. A broad range of client types and technical accounting requirements ensures variety of work and provides excellent development opportunities.

About the role

· Effectively manage the day-to-day activities of staff reporting to you, ensuring work is planned and allocated in order to meet client requirements including deadlines.

· Collaborate with colleagues across all accounting locations, providing explanations, advice and accounting support as and when required.

· Ensure work is completed efficiently and cost effectively.

· Ensure timely update of central accounts status records for deadline monitoring and reporting purposes.

· Adhere to policies and guidance on individual team member objective setting, periodic performance reviews and development plans;

· Prepare and review accurate and timely financial statements including complex accounting work.

· Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and semi-annual reports.

· Ensure accurate and up to date accounting records are maintained in client entity databases (Quickbooks, Viewpoint and Yardi).

· Ensure that you have a detailed understanding of the transactions you are dealing with and liaise with your line manager as required.

· Build trusted relationships with clients, auditors and third-party service providers.

· Collaborate with client administration and other colleagues globally.

· Ensure consistency of accounting service levels across all clients and deal swiftly with any identified issues.

· Be familiar with and act at all times in accordance with the firm's policies and procedures.

· Show an awareness of the integration of Governance Services across jurisdictions and with the law firm, operating in a unified, consistent and co-ordinated manner.

· Maintain CPD levels required for your role & any professional bodies of which you are a member.

About you - essential requirements

· Qualified ACCA/ACA or qualified by relevant experience with good up to date technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS, including practical application.

· Knowledge of US GAAP would be an advantage.

· Previous experience of accounting systems, particularly Viewpoint and Yardi would be an advantage.

· Self-motivated and able to work with minimal day-to-day supervision.

· Able to manage and prioritise tasks, time and people in order to meet deadlines.

· Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

· A positive and flexible approach.