Job title: Senior Accountant
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Financial Services
Functional Expertise: Accounting
Skills: Guernsey Senior Accountant Full time Permanent Tax Trust Accounting
Salary type: Annual
Location: Guernsey
Job published: 27/07/2026
Job ID: 80715
Contact name: Sofi Noakes
Phone number: +441481714634
Contact email: sofi@firstcall.co.gg

Job Description

A long-established provider of fiduciary, corporate and wealth management services, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its Guernsey-based team. 

This role offers the chance to combine technical accounting expertise with team leadership, regulatory compliance and process improvement within a growing and dynamic fiduciary environment.

Responsibilities include:

  • Preparing and reviewing financial statements, tax returns and management reporting for a substantial portfolio of trust and corporate structures.
  • Supervising, mentoring and developing junior team members, including performance management and support with professional growth.
  • Assisting with external audits, regulatory reporting and ensuring compliance with IFRS, UK GAAP and relevant fiduciary regulations.
  • Investigating accounting queries, resolving discrepancies and supporting business improvement projects and governance initiatives.

You will be a qualified accountant with at least 5 years' experience within the trust, fiduciary or private wealth sector - ideally with supervisory/mentoring experience. Together with strong technical knowledge of financial reporting standards, including IFRS and UK GAAP, alongside practical experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and tax compliance matters.

If you are an analytical and detail-focused professional who can work independently, manage competing priorities and communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and external stakeholders please apply today with your latest CV or contact Marcel on 01481 714634 or email info@firstcall.co.gg.

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