Employment Opportunity

Client Services Accountant

The Company

Albany Trustee Company Limited (“Albany”) has been operating in Guernsey and internationally for

over five decades and enjoys an international reputation as a leading independent and owner managed provider of high-quality fiduciary and corporate services to HNW/UHNW multi-jurisdictional private clients.

Albany has approximately 75 client/family groups, over 250 entities and more than £3 billion of assets under management across a diverse range of asset classes. With a team of approximately 45 people we value our collegiate atmosphere, dynamic executive

management team overseen by an experienced (but relatively young) Board, including a former global Chair of STEP.

With a strong commitment to independence, client service and building long-lasting relationships with clients, colleagues, and advisers alike, Albany seeks to recruit like-minded individuals to join our team.

The Opportunity

Assisting the Head of Client Accounting with day-to-day accounting tasks and administration for our varied portfolio of HNW/UHNW client including: This is a permanent position, we are open to flexible working, reduced hours and/or term-time

working for the right candidate.

Duties, Responsibilities and Tasks

• Ensuring loan schedules are maintained for all loans of entities under administration (in

lender’s records where both the lending and borrowing entities are under Albany’s

administration)

• Preparing client entity financial statements produced in-house, updating appropriate systems

with the accounts status tasks as required. Ongoing monitoring of accounts status tasks with

a view to ensuring client expectations and statutory deadlines are met

• Responsibility for checking ledgers and giving approval before they go to external

accountants for accounts preparation

• Ensuring externally prepared returns and records are accurate (as far as is commercially

reasonable to ascertain) and received in a timely manner to comply with relevant

jurisdictional deadlines, such as;

o VAT returns

o tax, substance or financial returns of a statutory nature

o ledgers, loan schedules &/or other financial records pertaining to entities under our

administration, supervision, responsibility or oversight

• Reviewing externally prepared financial statements for approval prior to Director review

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• Preparing (or reviewing) internally prepared financial statements and other information to

support timely completion of regulatory, tax and other returns for entities under Albany’s

administration, supervision, responsibility or oversight

• Contributing to the efficient and effective management of the Accounting function, including

workflows, guidance & mentoring (appraisals, objectives, training requirements etc.) of the

Bookkeeping team with particular focus on quality, accuracy, and timeliness as well as focus

on being proactive and technically informed.

The Candidate

A professionally qualified or part qualified individual with client accounting experience from within the fiduciary sector including:

• experience preparing trust and company financial statements

• an analytical and methodological approach

• good communication skills

• advanced Excel skills

• proven ability to work in a proactive and intelligent manner; and

• experience of Acumen (preferred but not essential).

PTIA

• Pro-Active

Responsive to colleagues, clients, third party intermediaries and new business enquiries; and Open to developing new initiatives and improving client experiences.

• Technical

Professionally qualified;

Uses technology effectively, continually evolving policies and procedures; and Develops bespoke client reporting skills.

• Informed

Embraces development of skill set and knowledge through training, development and experience.

• Administration

Motivated to deliver efficient and effective service.

Application Process

Please apply by email including full c.v. to Helena Leslie, Human Resources Manager h.leslie@albanytrustee.com

All applications will be treated in the confidence.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We welcome enquiries from disabled people and value diversity in our workplace. We will make reasonable adjustments to our application process for candidates who indicate that, owing to a disability, our arrangements might leave them disadvantaged. If you have a disability which

you believe may affect your performance, we will be happy to make reasonable adjustments for you.

Why HFL?

HFL is a young but highly experienced office, we are an inclusive and diverse Guernsey-based, family-owned independent Fiduciary and Fund administration business specializing Venture Capital world.

Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Non-contributory pension • Critical Illness cover • Medical insurance for you (Spouse and

Dependants) • Permanent health insurance (PHI) • Performance based bonuses twice a

year • Death in service • Office closure between Christmas and

New Year (deducted from annual leave) • Sports and social events • Team building events • Flexible working (including working from

home)

• Recognition awards • Convenient out of town location • Parking (rota basis) • Paid qualifications and continuing

professional development • Dress for your day • Superb career development

opportunities that come with working for a smaller, independent firm.

• Wellbeing initiatives (such as a 9-day fortnight and yoga lunches)

Job Specification

Job Title: Private Client Bookkeeper

The role sits within the Trust & Corporate function of the business and is responsible for supporting the Client Accounting requirements of an allocated portfolio of clients. It is a diverse role which is pivotal to ensuring we meet client expectations. The role requires timely communication with external business partners in conjunction with exceptional organisational skills to meet deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day bookkeeping, transaction processing and accounting of the clients on HFL’s accounting software

• Keeping up-to-date accounting records for client entities, paying particular attention to bank statements, agreements, invoices, contracts, resolutions and other documents signed by an entity.

• Liaising with the Administration Team on accounts queries to ensure proper and adequate bookkeeping.

• Reconciliation of all ledger items with supporting documents and maintaining schedules/workings.

• Maintaining an awareness of changes to the relevant financial, legal and regulatory framework within which the company operates.

• Preparing and maintaining loan interest schedules.

• Updating accounts monitoring system.

• In all aspects of your role, display and adhere to our vision and values of Client Focus, Excellence in Execution, Integrity, Innovation, Value, Development and Leadership.

• To complete and input time in the time billing system on a daily basis.

• Any other duties as may be required from time to time in accordance with the demands of the role.

Personal attributes:

• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and accurately under pressure.

• Excellent communication, team-work and interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders.

• Strong computer literacy and problem-solving skills are essential.

• Practical experience in, or demonstratable knowledge of, the financial services industry.

Qualifications and expertise:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role within the Finance Industry.

• Knowledge of the establishment of company and trust structures.

• Effective communication skills - both verbal and written.

• Has an enquiring mind, being able to question, research, apply and share learning.

• IT skills including the experience Microsoft Excel and Word.

• The ability to pick up and adapt to various bespoke IT/accounting systems and banking platforms.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

• The ability to consistently deliver high standards of client service.

• A flexible attitude to working hours and willingness to assist the team as necessary.

Employment Opportunity

Client Services Senior Officer

Duties, Responsibilities and Tasks Responsibility for managing the day-to-day operations of a portfolio of trust and company clients.

This will include:

• Coordinating and attending client meetings

• responding to queries and information requests received from underlying clients,

beneficiaries and settlors

• Liaising with intermediaries and advisors

• Preparing trust and corporate set up documents including memorandum and articles, settlement instruments and letters of wishes

• Preparing on-going minutes, corporate authorities, shareholder resolutions and statutory returns

• Maintaining and updating statutory records (both electronic and paper-based)

• Bookkeeping transactions and maintaining financial records

• Invoicing client entities

• Contributing to the ongoing operations of the Company and other members of its group of companies by attending team and committee meetings as necessary and assisting with the

development of the precedent documents, marketing materials, policies, procedures and best practice

• Ensuring adherence to statutory, regulatory and best practice requirements/guidelines in

connection with Trust and Company administration pursuant to Albany’s policies and procedures

• Ensuring CPD training requirements are met and recorded in the Company’s records and that ongoing training us undertaken to ensure awareness, adoption and adherence to

evolving statutory, regulatory and best practice requirements/guidelines

• Proactively pursuing potential business development leads

• Providing such assistance as may be required from time to time by the Directors to ensure the efficient running of the Company’s office, the administration needs of clients are serviced

in a timely and efficient manner and regulatory standards and best practice are met and adhered to.

Key competencies:

• Manages own case load or fully supports on complex clients

• Qualified with circa. 5+ years’ experience

• B signatory

• A proactive and client focused approach

• Develops delegation skills where appropriate

• Displays a professional attitude with colleagues and clients alike

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PTIA

• Pro-Active

Responsive to colleagues, clients, third party intermediaries and new business enquiries.

Open to developing new initiatives and improving client experiences.

• Technical

Professionally qualified

Uses technology effectively, continually evolving policies & procedures.

Develops bespoke client reporting skills.

• Informed

Embraces development of skill set and knowledge through training, development, and

experience.

• Administration

Motivated to deliver efficient and effective service

Application Process

Please apply by email including full c.v. to Helena Leslie, Human Resources Manager h.leslie@albanytrustee.com All applications will be treated in the confidence.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We welcome enquiries from disabled people and value diversity in our workplace.

We will make reasonable adjustments to our application process for candidates who indicate that, owing to a disability, our arrangements might leave them disadvantaged. If you have a disability which

you believe may affect your performance, we will be happy to make reasonable adjustments for you.

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Date: August 2025

Company: Cannon Asset Management Limited

Role: Trust Administrator

Reports to: Trust Manager

Type: Permanent

About Cannon Asset Management

Established in Guernsey in 1997, Cannon Asset Management is a financial and fiduciary services company

that provides clients with bespoke, expert solutions and offshore investment alternatives. As a well-

established service provider, we offer exposure to areas of wealth management ranging from the

formation and administration of Trusts & Companies, Managed Services, Investments,

Property Management and Fund Administration. We believe in building trustworthy, long-lasting, and

multi-generational relationships with our clients – both individual and corporate.

The Role

The role is suitable for a STEP/ICSA (part) qualified professional who will be joining a busy team dealing

with private clients. The successful candidate will provide an exceptional level of service to the relationship

officers in South Africa who service the underlying client base as well as those clients we service directly.

Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential as well as the ability to work accurately and

reliably with high attention to detail.

Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential as well as the ability to work accurately and

reliably with high attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Administrators are involved in all aspects of client administration including but not limited to

• Bookkeeping

• General administration of a portfolio of Trust & Companies

• Statutory work (minutes, agreements, Trust Instruments as required)

• Liaise with clients, intermediaries and other institutions

• Purchase and sale of a wide range of investments and assets including properties

• Making payments, distributions, invoices, investments etc

• Involvement in the investment process, entering the purchase/sale of investments into the

Trust/Company books and ensuring that all investments are up-to-date.

• Client due diligence – ensuring CDD is up-to-date

• Preparation of client reports

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Skills, Competencies & Experience

• Must have 1 - 2 years’ experience in Trust & Company Administration

• Strong communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work using own initiative, prioritise own work and be flexible to changing business

and departmental needs

• Ability to work in a team

• Willing to learn and adapt to new regulations and environments

Education/Professional Qualifications

• Studying towards STEP or ICSA preferred but not essential

• Focus on continuous improvement and development

• Good GCSE/O Levels including English and Mathematics

• Strong PC literacy

• Microsoft Office – Word / Excel / Outlook / Powerpoint

Terms & Conditions:

Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience

Hours: 09:00 to 17:00 with 1 hour for lunch

Holiday: 25 days per annum, increasing to 26 days after 3 years, 28 days after 5 years and 30 days

after 10 years’ service

Pension: 8.5%

Medical: AXA

Other benefits: Annual Discretionary Bonus

Contact

Rachael Saul/Jude Harris at recruitment@stenhamci.com 01481 716387