Senior Credit Controller – Jersey

Ready to join our ambitious and forward-thinking team? We're looking for a Senior Credit Controller to join our global Finance team.

In this role, you'll take day to day ownership of complex credit control and collections activity for the business, acting as a key escalation point for high value, aged or sensitive debt matters. You'll support the effective management of working capital, improve cash flow, reduce exposure to bad debt and help ensure our credit control approach is commercially focused, compliant and aligned with business priorities.

If you've strong credit control experience, sound judgement, confidence handling complex debt matters and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, we'd love to hear from you!

Applications closing date: 6 September 2026

About the role

In this role you'll:

• Act as a senior point of contact and escalation for collections, aged debt and complex account queries.
• Lead regular credit control reviews with client leads and senior stakeholders, documenting outcomes, challenging assumptions and ensuring agreed actions are progressed.
• Work with the Revenue Control Manager to create and implement a clear credit control policy for the business, that is mindful of balancing good client relationships with the need for timely collections.
• Provide detailed input to the accurate valuation of debtors on a periodic basis, identifying risk, trends and potential exposure to bad debt.
• Prepare, review and present aged debt reports, cash collection updates and working capital analysis for stakeholders and finance management.
• Liaise confidently and respectfully with clients, administrators, directors and internal teams to resolve billing, payment and account queries through to conclusion.
• Support, guide and share technical knowledge with colleagues, helping to maintain consistent standards across credit control activity.
• Communicate the commercial and regulatory impact of non-collection and recommend practical steps to mitigate risk.

About you – essential requirements

• Proven experience in credit control, collections and working capital management within a professional services or similarly complex environment, including dealing with large international clients.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to challenge, influence and resolve complex debt matters.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Proven analytical skills, including aged debt reporting, debtor risk assessment and performance monitoring.
• Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel; experience with Elite 3e, Elite Enterprise or Viewpoint is advantageous.

Trainee Accountant

Are you looking to launch your Accounting career? Join our collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment and work alongside experts in Accounting, Tax, Corporate Governance and Legal Services to deliver seamless integrated solutions to a prestigious international client base. This role offers exposure to a wide range of structures, transactions and industries, providing an excellent foundation for a professional services career.

You will have the opportunity to work with some of the world's leading investment houses and gain experience supporting structures that own and manage iconic UK real estate assets. Through a combination of hands-on experience, mentoring and structured training, you will develop both your technical expertise and commercial understanding.

We are committed to supporting your professional development and recognise that every career path is unique. You'll be encouraged to take ownership of your growth and shape your career in line with your interests and strengths. Comprehensive study support towards the ACCA qualification is provided, helping you build the knowledge, skills and experience needed for long-term success.

If you would like to join an ambitious and forward thinking firm whose inclusive culture and values recognise that its people are fundamental to its success, we would love to hear from you.  

Application closing date: 18 September 2026

About the role

• Maintain accurate and up to date accounting records in the client's accounting software
• Assist with the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements
• Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly and semi-annual reports and net asset valuations
• Develop a good understanding of the transactions you are dealing with and liaise with your line manager as required
• Work with colleagues to ensure client expectations and accounting deadlines are properly managed
• Ensure consistency of accounting service levels across all clients and deal swiftly with any queries
• Be familiar with and act at all times in accordance with the firm's policies and procedures

About you

• Must hold a certificate or permit to work in Guernsey
• Good working knowledge of Excel
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• A desire to learn and develop your own career path
• High levels of self motivation and a good work ethic
• A positive and flexible approach
• An aptitude for data analysis/problem solving
• Ability to manage and prioritise tasks, time and people in order to meet deadlines
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Pro-active and service orientated approach

Assistant Finance Manager - Guernsey

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Finance Manager who demonstrates our core values and wants to build a rewarding career delivering client service excellence. 

This role is a permanent contract, responsible for supervising the monthly and quarterly reporting across specific jurisdictions of the Trust Group, assisting with preparation of the consolidated position, managing and supervising the preparation of financial statements and co-ordinating the annual audit and budget processes across each allocated jurisdiction. The role will also include supporting the Finance Manager and Finance Director in aspects of the daily operations of the department, including people management.

The responsibilities

You’ll be working in a friendly and progressive environment as a member of the team to undertake a broad range of duties including: 

• planning, co-ordinating and supervising the preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting packs and annual budget for each offshore jurisdiction 
• reviewing general ledger postings posted by colleagues across offshore jurisdictions
• reviewing VAT returns prepared by external accountants
• ensuring cross-border services are accurately invoiced and recorded
• co-ordinating the preparation of annual financial statements and liaising with the applicable auditors across the offshore jurisdictions
• identifying and implementing work review processes and procedures where deficiencies have been identified and assisting with recommendations for the enhancement and development of finance-related software to improve the quality and efficiency of financial information 
• managing and preparing monthly cashflows for each of the offshore jurisdictions for at least 18 months in advance
• maintaining the salary postings to each offshore jurisdiction, ensuring that a monthly reconciliation is completed and agreed
• assisting with debt collection and credit control across the offshore jurisdictions ensuring outstanding debts are followed up in line with the debt collection procedure
• ensuring that monthly bank and intercompany reconciliations are completed by the team and are checked and signed off 
• deputising for the Finance Manager, creating seamless delivery of tasks in their absence 
• ensuring team members are aware of their responsibilities and clearly understand deadlines and due dates for their work, considering any issues that may occur
• undertaking PAD reviews twice yearly and setting objectives and development programmes for relevant team members

You

• sound technical knowledge and demonstrated accounting technical ability
• successful attainment of ACA/ACCA, or equivalent, along with meeting your CPD requirements 
• experience in accounting for cross-border services subject to transfer pricing regulations
• very good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to converse with a diverse range of people along with the ability to develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships 
• ability to produce and/or review a range of documentation which may be of a moderately complex nature with high attention to detail and accuracy
• demonstrated critical analysis skills to enable review of existing processes and procedures, along with the ability to formulate ideas and concepts
• demonstrated ability to work to deadlines and project plans (some of which may involve mid-term planning) with minimal direction to ensure that objectives are achieved 
• ability to consider and select the most appropriate solutions to a given situation while adopting a commercial approach so that consideration is given to an activity’s impact on the business and client service excellence 
• management skills which demonstrate the ability to understand, inspire and develop others along with personal qualities of integrity, discretion and tact

Director, Global Accounting

Are you an experienced accounting professional who enjoys leading high performing teams, building strong client relationships and delivering excellent financial reporting outcomes?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Director to join our Global Accounting team. Working as part of a collaborative and multi jurisdictional team, you'll play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high quality accounting services to a diverse portfolio of clients. Alongside overseeing complex accounting and financial reporting matters, you'll support the growth and development of colleagues through coaching and leadership, whilst contributing to business development initiatives and strengthening client relationships.

If you would like to join an ambitious and forward thinking firm whose inclusive culture and values recognise that its people are fundamental to its success, we would love to hear from you.

Applications Closing Date: 18 September

About the role

In this role, you will:

• Lead, manage and develop team members, ensuring work is planned, prioritised and delivered to agreed deadlines and service standards
• Review and oversee the preparation of accurate financial statements, management accounts and other client reporting, including complex accounting matters
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, auditors and third party service providers, including supporting the onboarding of new clients
• Collaborate with colleagues across jurisdictions to provide accounting guidance, resolve queries and deliver a consistent client experience
• Monitor accounting records and reporting deadlines, ensuring records are maintained accurately and regulatory obligations are met
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, identifying efficiencies and promoting effective use of technology and accounting systems
• Deliver internal training and coaching to support the development of colleagues and build technical capability across the business
• Identify and support business development opportunities with existing and prospective clients
• Present financial information clearly and effectively to client boards, investors and other stakeholders
• Assess and manage risks to both clients and the firm, ensuring compliance with relevant policies, procedures and regulatory requirements

About you – essential requirements

This role requires:

• Qualified ACA, ACCA or qualified by relevant experience, with in depth technical knowledge and practical application of UK GAAP and IFRS
• Proven experience leading and developing teams, including coaching, delegation and performance management
• Demonstrable experience managing complex accounting engagements and maintaining strong client relationships
• Analytical and problem solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to make sound commercial decisions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting matters clearly to technical and non technical audiences
• Organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high quality work to tight deadlines

Group Assistant Tax Business Partner – Guernsey / Jersey / IOM / London

Part of a team providing taxation services to various jurisdictions and companies within the Praxis Group. Responsible for the delivery of tax compliance and reporting services for a portfolio of fiduciary clients, including trusts and companies, together with internal group reporting. The role combines technical tax expertise with supervisory responsibilities, ensuring the timely and accurate completion of tax compliance work, supporting the development of junior team members, and acting as a key point of contact for tax-related matters.

Job accountabilities:

> Responsibility for a portfolio of trust and company clients, ensuring all tax compliance and reporting obligations are completed accurately and within statutory filing deadlines.

> Preparation and review Group tax reporting requirements for trusts and companies, including, but not limited to, Income Tax, Corporation Tax, Capital Gains Tax, ATED, Inheritance Tax returns, RISPG calculations and VAT. Noting potential growth and development into other areas and jurisdictions as required.

> Review work completed by Trainee and Junior Group Tax Business Partners and provide technical guidance, coaching, training and constructive feedback.

> Assist in overseeing workflow, allocation of work and prioritisation of tasks within the tax team, by working with the tax management team.

> Review trust and company accounts from a tax perspective and identify tax risks.

> Monitor compliance deadlines and ensure filing obligations are met.

> Act as a point of reference for tax queries from other departments across the Group, with the support of the tax management team.

> Liaise with clients, beneficiaries, settlors and professional advisers on tax matters as required.

> Assist with more complex tax matters under the guidance of senior members of the team.

> Support fee quotation, budgeting and billing processes.

> Assist with procedural improvements and maintenance of departmental controls.

> Assist in delivery of internal tax training sessions across the Group.

Minimum education and experience

> Educated to a minimum of A-Level standard or equivalent.

> Minimum of 3 years relevant tax experience.

> ATT or STEP or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) preferred.

> CTA studies commenced or willingness to pursue further professional qualifications desirable.

> Experience working with fiduciary structures, trusts and companies preferred.

Required skills

> Strong technical knowledge of UK taxation, with knowledge of other jurisdictions taxation desirable.

> Ability to review work and identify technical issues.

> Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

> Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

> Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

> Ability to supervise, coach and develop junior team members.

Associate Director - Finance

Who we are

Saffery Trust is a director-led firm of individually expert, collectively exceptional people. We help clients to optimise their personal and business wealth and to create lasting legacies. We have the freedom and agility to act in the moment, and the wisdom and experience to plan for the long-term.

Established in Guernsey in 1977, we are one of the largest independent private client firms in the island. As an accredited STEP Platinum Employer Partner, we offer great benefits, including: 

• a competitive salary
• flexible working and dress for your day policies
• full financial support and study leave for professional development
• top-level health insurance for our people
• annual performance-based bonuses
• e-bikes free for staff use and opportunities to take part in green initiatives
• regular sports and social events as well as opportunities to support local charities 

The role

We’re looking for an experienced finance professional who has extensive technical knowledge gained within the Internal Finance arena and a minimum of five years in a senior management role. 
In this role you will assist the Finance Director to prepare, control and report on the financial performance of the trust group, to include the preparation of consolidated monthly reporting, annual budgets and financial targets to be included in strategic business plans.

The responsibilities

You’ll be working in a friendly and progressive environment as a member of the team to undertake a broad range of duties including: 

• providing strategic oversight of the Finance function, ensuring delivery of high-quality outputs, consistency of standards, and effective resourcing and acting as the escalation point for complex technical, operational and client-related matters
• leading, supporting and developing the Finance Manager and Assistant Managers, and drive a high-performance culture with clear expectations, accountability and ongoing coaching 
• monitoring workflow, capacity and utilisation across the team, ensuring work is effectively allocated and deadlines are met
• identifying inefficiencies and leading improvements to processes, systems and controls, including automation and transformation initiatives and effectively collaborate with relevant colleagues
• contributing to the development and management of the budgetary process and monitoring performance against targets and identifying areas of improvement through supporting the leadership to cost control, recovery and profitability
• providing guidance on complex accounting and financial matters, ensuring adherence to relevant standards and best practice and maintaining oversight of regulatory developments and ensure appropriate implementation within the team
• ensuring robust controls and governance are in place across the Finance team to support audits and regulatory reviews, ensuring issues are identified, managed and resolved appropriately
• supporting the senior management team to shape the future direction of the Finance function, including operating model, structure and service delivery and contributing to wider business initiatives, including growth, system enhancements and multijurisdictional alignment

You

• extensive technical knowledge and demonstrated technical ability gained within the internal finance arena, along with previous experience of raw data implementation and management of data visualisation software, to include a minimum of 5 years within a senior management position
• successful attainment of ACA/ACCA qualification (or equivalent) along with meeting your CPD requirements
• excellent communication skills and the ability to converse with a diverse range of people, often key stakeholders, along with the ability to develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships
• ability to produce, review and understand a range of documentation, usually of a highly complex nature, relating to comprehensive advice and legislation or managing complex transactions, with acute attention to detail and accuracy
• demonstrated critical analysis skills to enable review of existing processes and procedures, along with the ability to formulate ideas and concepts and present these to the Board along with commitment to carry through to fruition
• demonstrated ability to work to deadlines and project plans (some of which are likely to involve long-term planning) without direction to ensure that objectives are achieved
• ability to consider and select the most appropriate solutions to a given situation while adopting a commercial approach so that consideration is given to an activity’s impact on the business and client service excellence
• strong leadership skills which demonstrate the ability to understand, inspire and develop others along with personal qualities of integrity, discretion and tact
• compliance with the firm's Information Security Policy and associated procedures, as updated from time to time

About Saffery Trust

We are a director-led firm of individually expert, collectively exceptional people with a number of international offices.  We continually seek to evolve and enhance our service offering, positioning ourselves as one of the leading trust companies. Excellence is at the core of everything that we do.

We recognise that our people are our most valuable assets, and we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where everyone is seen, heard, and respected. We are committed to the personal and professional development of our people, and we support and promote good mental, physical, social, and financial well-being, with year-round initiatives and opportunities.