May 2026
Date: May 2026
Company: Cannon Asset Management Limited/Stenham Trustees Limited
Role: Head of Client Accounting
Reports to: COO
Type: Permanent
About the Group
Stenham Trustees opened its first offshore Trust operation in Alderney in 1987, Cannon Asset Management was
established in Guernsey in 1997. Both Companies provide fiduciary and corporate services to clients with bespoke, expert
solutions. As well-established service providers, we offer exposure to areas of wealth management ranging from the
formation and administration of Trusts and Companies, Managed Services, Investments and Property Management.
Cannon Asset Management also offers Fund Administration services.
We believe in building trustworthy, long-lasting, and multi-generational relationships with our clients – both individual
and corporate.
Key Responsibilities
• Overseas the Group financial reporting, tax compliance, for a portfolio of trusts, corporate structures, and funds. Ensuring, the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, quarterly net asset reports and loan interest certificates under agreed frameworks for approximately 850 entities.
• Ensuring regulatory and legal compliance within all financial activities and reporting.
• Supervision and management of the Group accounting and bookkeeping teams. Mentoring, and up-skilling
cross-jurisdictional teams, setting KPIs, and managing performance to foster operational excellence.
• Operating at a senior leadership level, this role drives departmental strategy and long-term vision of the client accounting function, optimising processes, and aligning teams outputs with overall business objectives.
• To manage the external audit process for every GFSC-regulated client to ensure compliance with regulatory deadlines. IFRS and UK GAAP (FRS 102).
• Implementing robust governance frameworks, Standardising financial policies, and deploying digital accounting tools to drive efficiency and mitigate risk.
Tax:
• To ensure that Guernsey Tax, UK Corporation Tax, VAT returns are done expediently and on time.
• Resolution of further tax queries and reporting requirements as regulations evolve, ensuring accuracy to avoid
possible tax penalties.
• Review and submission of every Guernsey and UK Corporation tax return
• Managing tax compliance and regulatory filings such as FATCA, CRS, and Economic Substance, while
ensuring adherence to the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) and Guernsey Revenue Services
rules.
Skills, Competencies & Experience
• ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified
• Expertise in Client Accounting: Deep understanding of accounting principles within the trust sector, including
IFRS and GAAP
• Proven track record of successfully leading financial teams and driving performance.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to ensure all processes and reports are accurate and reliable.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
May 2026
Terms & Conditions:
Salary: Tbc
Hours: 09:00 to 17:00 with 1 hour for lunch
Holiday: 28 days per annum, increasing to 29 days after three years and 30 after five years’ service
Pension: 10%
Medical: AXA PPP
Other benefits: Annual Discretionary Bonus
Contact
Rachael Saul/Jude Harris at recruitment@stenhamci.com 01481 716387