Director - Tax Compliance and Reporting – Guernsey / London

This role is responsible for the output of the client tax compliance & reporting services . The individual will oversee the Groups client entity tax reporting function , ensuring compliance with all relevant tax reporting obligations, in line with regulations, in numerous jurisdictions.,. The role holder will be involved in reviewing tax advice obtained by clients pre and post structuring , and supporting business operations by monitoring when tax advice and compliance are required. The role holder will work closely with senior management across multiple jurisdictions to develop and implement tax policies and procedures to ensure client entities are compliant with all tax reporting requirements.

Job accountabilities:

• • Setting goals for the function which align with the overall Group strategy to ensure the specialised support given to the Group is at the highest quality.
  • Working with Directors and Relations Partners across various jurisdictions to set fees for tax compliance and reporting and agree billing responsibilities, to ensure profitability of the tax function.
  • Provide a practical level of theoretical and technical tax expertise and procedures in order to successfully deliver the tax function and develop recommendations for change.
  • Overseeing the preparation and submission of filing UK, Guernsey, Jersey, IOM and BVI company annual tax returns,
  • Overseeing the preparation of any other tax compliance and reporting requirements in those jurisdictions for both companies and trusts, including VAT and ATED.
  • Overseeing the preparation of filing of the Group’s tax returns in the UK and Crown Dependencies.
  • Overseeing the preparation of offshore trust IHT returns and stockpiled gains reports and relevant income calculations.
  • Audit and Risk Management: Manage tax audits and enquires with tax authorities where inhouse tax are the engaged agent, ensuring minimal financial and reputational risk.
  • Leadership and Team Management: Lead and develop the tax team, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance.
  • Training and development: Overseeing and providing tax training and support for the wider staff to ensure the organisation is aware of tax legislative changes
  • Internal Collaboration: Work with other departments to provide tax-related support for business operations and transactions.
  • Policy Development: Develop and implement internal tax policies and procedures.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on tax legislation changes and best practices, recommending process improvements as necessary.

Minimum education and experience:

• Educated to degree standard or equivalent experience.
• Professional qualification such as a CTA qualification.
• Requires deeper and more complex knowledge through having at least 8-10 years of progressive experience in tax compliance, including experience in a leadership role.
• Experience in UK company and trust tax is essential.

Required skills:

• Ability to engage and communicate/present complex information concisely and to a non-technical audience and the ability to explain and defend own and/or team reports.
• Ability to set and promote the correct organisational culture and values and act as a figure head/business advocate for the path forward.
• Deep knowledge of policies, procedure, regulations and legislation in operational area, and up to date knowledge of external issues (legislative, regulatory, best practice standards, etc.) that affect client servicing area in order to be able to affect change in the business in line with the industry standards.
• Able to influence across jurisdictions for the benefit of the business.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to apply those skills to resolve client requirements.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills along with the ability to tackle multiple workstreams while meeting tight deadlines.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a desire to identify opportunities and take ownership for implementing improvements.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in preparing and reviewing tax documents.

Group Head of Client Accounting and Tax – Guernsey / London

The Head of Client Accounting and Tax is a Director-level Group-wide leadership role, responsible for the strategic direction, technical oversight, and operational performance of both the Client Accounting and Client Entity Tax compliance and reporting across all Praxis jurisdictions.

As a member of the senior leadership team, the postholder will shape, lead, and continuously improve the delivery of high-quality client accounting and tax compliance services for .. complex corporate, trust, and private wealth structures across multiple regulated environments.

The role requires a highly experienced, commercially astute, and technically accomplished professional with deep knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards/UK Financial Reporting Standards and multi-jurisdictional tax compliance and reporting requirements within international fiduciary operations.

With responsibility for large, geographically dispersed teams, the postholder will lead transformation initiatives, embed consistent best practice, mitigate risk, and ensure that client accounting and tax compliance services are efficient, scalable, and fully aligned with Group strategy

Job Accountabilities:

As the Head of Tax and Client Accounting, you will provide strategic, operational, and technical leadership across the Group’s client-accounting and tax teams . You will be accountable for the design, delivery, governance, and optimisation of client accounting and tax compliance servcies , supporting sustainable growth and maintaining excellence of service to all stakeholders.

Strategic Leadership & Business Alignment

• Define and lead the long-term vision, strategy, and operating model for the Group’s Client Accounting and Tax Compliance Servcies , ensuring they deliver measurable value and are aligned to the overall commercial and service objectives of the Group.
• Integrate client accounting and tax compliance servcies across all jurisdictions, embedding a unified culture of performance, accountability, and high-quality output.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Group Executive, contributing technical insight and commercial guidance on business development, client structuring, and market expansion.

Operational Excellence & Service Delivery

• Take full responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of client accounting and tax compliance outputs across all client structures, ensuring they meet all jurisdictional, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of annual financial statements, management accounts, VAT/GST returns, annual filings, tax computations, and other financial outputs with a focus on quality, consistency, and timeliness.
• Implement and monitor standardised Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive performance, efficiency, and risk mitigation across the Group.
• Champion the use of technology and automation, including Acumen and related platforms, to streamline reporting, improve accuracy, and enhance the client experience.

Regulatory Compliance, Risk & Governance

• Lead the Group’s response to evolving regulatory, accounting, and tax frameworks across all relevant jurisdictions, including UK, Guernsey, Jersey, BVI, and other international locations.
• Ensure robust oversight of all tax compliance matters for client entities, including the submission of annual returns, disclosure obligations, residency reviews, and regulatory reporting (e.g. CRS, FATCA).
• Provide authoritative guidance on complex tax issues, including cross-border structures, substance requirements, CFCs, transfer pricing, and withholding obligations.
• Manage relationships with regulators and tax authorities, leading on audits, enquiries, and reviews to safeguard the Group’s reputation and compliance position.

People Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead and inspire high-performing, cross-jurisdictional teams within Client Accounting and Tax Compliance , ensuring clear goals, structured development, and strong succession planning.
• Establish a culture of excellence, collaboration, and shared purpose, enabling teams to deliver consistent, proactive, and technically sound service to clients and colleagues.
• Build leadership capability within the function and oversee ongoing technical training and development aligned with regulatory change and business needs.

Internal & External Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a key ambassador for the function, representing Client Accounting and Tax Comliance Servcies at leadership forums, client meetings, and external events as needed.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (including Compliance, Legal, Relationship Management, Risk, and Business Development) to provide joined-up support on client structures, operational planning, and commercial opportunities.
• Foster strong relationships with auditors, tax authorities, industry bodies, and external advisors to ensure seamless collaboration and positioning of Praxis as a market leader.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• Qualified accountant (e.g. ACCA, ICAEW).
• Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) or equivalent tax qualification – essential.
• Minimum 10 years’ post-qualification experience, with at least 5 in a senior leadership role in a multi-jurisdictional fiduciary, corporate services, or financial services environment.
• Deep knowledge of financial reporting, international tax legislation, and fiduciary operations across multiple regulated jurisdictions.

Required Skills:

• Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to lead and inspire large, distributed teams across geographies and specialisms. Able to influence at Board level and guide cross-functional collaboration.
• Technical Mastery: Advanced expertise in IFRS, FRS and GAAP, financial reporting, and international tax compliance, with the ability to act as a trusted authority on complex regulatory matters.
• Strategic Delivery: Capable of translating business strategy into effective functional plans and consistently delivering results that improve efficiency, service, and value.
• Process Optimisation: Experience implementing Group-wide policy frameworks, governance structures, and digital tools to drive operational improvements and risk control.
• Analytical Acumen: Strong data and analytical skills, able to evaluate financial and compliance risk and make clear, evidence-based decisions.
• Communication: Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Commercial & Client Focus: Strong business acumen with a clear understanding of how tax and accounting functions support client relationships, revenue protection, and growth.
• Integrity and Professionalism: Acts as a role model for ethical conduct, regulatory compliance, and discretion.
• Resilience and Composure: Calm under pressure, adaptable to change, and able to lead confidently through uncertainty or complexity.
• Detail-Oriented: Meticulous and accurate, particularly in technical reviews and governance matters.
• Proactive and Self-Motivated: Drives outcomes and improvements without needing direction, and seizes opportunities to create value.
• Collaborative and Inclusive: Builds high-trust relationships, values diverse perspectives, and fosters a positive, team-oriented culture.
• Growth-Oriented: Embraces innovation, encourages learning, and is committed to continual personal and professional development

Associate Director - Fund and Corporate Accounting – Jersey / London

This role leads the client accounting function for fund and corporate services, translating business strategy into operational plans and ensuring consistent, high-quality financial reporting. The position involves managing accounting teams, standardizing processes ensuring our core accounting software is implemented and developed to suit client and business requirements and serving as a technical expert across jurisdictions. The role holder will work closely with senior management across multiple jurisdictions to develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure client entities are compliant with all accounting requirements.

Job accountabilities:

• Translates business segment strategy into functional plans and guides their execution.
• Accountable for results which impact the entire client accounting function for the Corporate & Funds business line.
• Understand the requirements of clients across the Group.
• Oversee the accounting function in each client accounting team for various types of clients through the use of standardised KRI and KPI reporting.
• Directs the application of existing principles and guides development of new policies and ideas across the client accounting functional area
• Ensure that processes and procedures are designed and implemented to increase efficiencies and provide group wide consistency.
• Design, develop and implement Allvue system and reporting to meet clients reporting requirement in an efficient manner.
• To provide leadership and direction to client accounting teams to maximise efficiency without compromising on the quality of reporting to clients.
• To provide training across the client accounting teams in respect of new policies and procedures.
• To be a technical point of contact for all client accounting teams.

Minimum education and experience:

• Professional, management, or technical qualification if relevant for the role, or equivalent by experience; and significant business experience at a senior level.
• Holds a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ICAEW)
• Minimum 10 years post qualification experience within a multi disciplinary Fiduciary service provider.

Required skills:

• Strong ability to lead teams of specialists and generalists with significant persuasion and communication skills.
• Ability to set and promote the correct organisational culture and values and act as a figure head/business advocate for the path forward.
• Deep knowledge of policies, procedure, regulations and legislation in operational area, and up to date knowledge of external issues (legislative, regulatory, best practice standards, etc.) that affect client servicing area in order to be able to affect change in the business in line with the industry standards.
• Able to influence across jurisdictions for the benefit of the business.
• Proficiency in Allvue or similar fund accounting software, with a demonstrated ability to configure and enhance system functionality to meet evolving business and client requirements.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to effectively contribute to business development pitches and articulate technical concepts to prospective clients
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to apply those skills to resolve client requirements.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills along with the ability to tackle multiple workstreams while meeting tight deadlines.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a desire to identify opportunities and take ownership for implementing improvements.

Senior Client Accountant, Capital Markets - Jersey

As a Senior Client Accountant in our growing Capital Markets team, you’ll be part of CSC – the world’s leading provider of business, legal, tax, and digital brand services.

You’ll support the delivery of specialist accounting and financial services across a range of capital markets structures. Working closely with senior team members and clients, you’ll play a key role in delivering accurate, high-quality financial reporting while gaining exposure to complex, international transactions. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious and motivated accountant looking to progress in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review transaction documentation and determine appropriate accounting treatment for SPVs and cell companies
• Set up and maintain general ledgers, ensuring accuracy in line with transaction requirements
• Post journal entries and maintain up-to-date accounting records
• Prepare annual financial statements (IFRS or local GAAP), including all required disclosures
• Liaise with auditors to deliver audited accounts within deadlines
• Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts and other client deliverables
• Prepare and file corporation tax returns
• Resolve technical accounting queries by working with clients and relevant counterparties
• Review work prepared by colleagues and contribute to process improvement initiatives
• Gain exposure to a wide variety of capital markets structures and financial products

Your profile

• ACA or ACCA (or equivalent) qualified
• Background in financial services or accountancy practice
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, ideally with audit exposure
• Highly organised, detail-focused and able to meet deadlines
• Team player with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Professional, reliable and motivated, with a collaborative approach
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

AUDIT MANAGER – GUERNSEY / JERSEY

Job Summary:

As an Audit Manager, you will oversee a portfolio of clients, managing the full cycle of your audit engagements. You will be actively involved in coaching, supporting, developing and managing energetic, diverse and high-performing teams.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include:

• Planning, budgeting and organising the audits of your clients.
• Managing engagements and ensuring timely completion thereof.
• Focusing on building trusted relationships.
• Delivering high quality client service, identifying and solving problems, addressing queries and concerns.
• Reviewing the work undertaken by audit teams, including teams based in remote locations.
• Acting to resolve issues which prevent effective team working, even during times of change and uncertainty.
• Coaching others and encouraging them to take ownership of their development.
• Pursuing opportunities to develop existing and new skills outside of comfort zone, e.g. digital upskilling and effective use of new technology.
• Analysing complex issues, ideas or proposals and building a range of meaningful recommendations.
• Using multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions.
• Developing a perspective on key global trends, and how they impact the firm and our clients.

Direct Reports:

● This role reports to:

• Senior Manager
• Director
• Partner

● Reporting to this role:

• Associate
• Senior Associate

Qualifications & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA or ICAEW or equivalent)

Skills & Experience Required:

Essential skills:

• Relevant experience as an Audit Manager (minimum three years post-qualification, and at least one year experience in an Audit Manager role), preferably from a Big 4 firm.
• Strong grasp of business and technical issues and industry trends.
• Ability to communicate clearly at all levels with a proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships.
• Excellent organisational and management skills.
• To excel in this role, you will have a passion for client service, be innovative and solutions orientated, be able to work collaboratively.

Desirable skills:

• Experience working with clients in financial services sector.

Travel Requirements:

Limited travel will be required in this role.

The skills we look for in our people:

All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, Evolved PwC Professional.

The Evolved PwC Professional focuses on two core behaviours: Trusted Leadership and Distinctive outcomes. Trusted Leadership is underpinned by core behaviours that Inspire, Empower and Evolve, and Distinctive outcomes is underpinned by behaviours that Champion, Build and Deliver.