Audit senior

Full time

We're seeking qualified ACA or ACCA experienced auditors to join our team.  With involvement in all aspects of audit assignments from planning through to completion, our audit seniors enjoy a diverse and rewarding role which places quality and responsibility at the forefront of their development.  

We have opportunities for ambitious qualified staff keen to progress their careers in an expanding firm. Based in our St Helier office, the role includes:

· Leading audit teams;

· Direct client liaison;

· Management of audit deadlines;

· Training and developmental support for junior team members;

· Preparation of audit working papers;

· Running multiple simultaneous assignments; and

· Provision of technical advice to clients.

Candidates need good technical knowledge of the audit process and auditing standards, strong communication skills, a good work ethic and an ability to support junior team members. 

Your responsibilities as an audit senior

· Planning audit fieldwork and leading audit teams 

· Directly liaising and developing relationships with clients

· Providing support and training for junior team members

· Preparing audit working papers

· Encouraging and emphasising audit quality

· Running and leading multiple simultaneous assignments

· Identifying, researching and resolving audit issues and providing technical advice to clients

Benefits of working with us

· Direct access to experienced colleagues throughout the business

· Supported personal growth and development

· A friendly and sociable working environment and local community

· Ability to enjoy a healthy work/life balance due to little or no commute and an inclusive working environment

· Island living with easy access to beaches and outdoor spaces

The skills and experience you need

· ACA or ACCA qualified

· Minimum 2:1 degree

· At least 1 year of experience in an audit firm environment

· Having ambitious and being hardworking and committed to personal growth

· Having good attention to detail, strong inter-personal communication and excellent teamwork skills

· Excellent analytical skills

· Fluency in English language with strong written communication skills

· Experience in leadership or coaching to guide teams

Finance Systems Manager (Jersey/UK)

Purpose of the job 

The Finance Systems Manager will be responsible for managing, maintaining and enhancing the firm’s financial systems. The firm's practice management system is Aderant.  This role will play a critical part in ensuring that Finance systems operate effectively, support finance operations and improve user experience through system development, configuration and training. 

The role holder will lead system upgrade projects, working collaboratively with the IT department to implement technical fixes, and provide expert guidance to users, ensuring that the firm maximises the value of its finance systems.

An upgrade of the core Aderant system is scheduled for the beginning of 2026, transitioning the hosting of the system from on premises to the Aderant AWS cloud offering, Sierra. The Finance System Manager will be responsible for delivering this upgrade and for future roll outs of additional functionality and upgrades.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Systems Management & Support

· Act as the primary point of contact for all Aderant-related and finance system queries and issues

· Maintain system integrity, ensuring data accuracy, security and compliance with regulatory requirements

· Manage Aderant user security, access and administration and ensure sufficient system controls exist to comply with local regulations and AML requirements

· Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, liaising with IT and external vendors as required

· Engage with supplier client experience and online communities to identify best practice and issues facing users and suggested resolutions

· Monitor system performance, identifying and addressing inefficiencies

Upgrade & Implementation Projects

· Management of system upgrade processes and for assessing new Aderant product offerings, including the configuration and the resolution of post go-live issues

· Plan and execute Aderant upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations

· Test new system functionality, ensuring stability and compatibility before deployment

· Manage data migrations, integrations, and system rollouts as part of upgrade projects

· Work with stakeholders to define project requirements and ensure successful delivery

User Training & Support

· Develop and deliver training sessions for finance and non-finance users to improve system proficiency

· Create user guides, documentation, and best practice procedures for Aderant usage

· Provide ongoing support and guidance to users, ensuring they can effectively utilise system features

Reporting & Data Management

· Support finance teams with reporting and data extraction from Aderant

· Ensure financial data is structured and accessible for business intelligence and decision-making

· Assist with system-driven compliance reporting and audit requirements.

 Qualifications

· Accountancy or bookkeeping qualification or experience desired

· At least 5 years' experience in a similar role, ideally in a professional services firm

Knowledge/skills/experience

· Proven experience managing and supporting Aderant within a law firm or professional services environment

· Strong technical expertise in system configuration, upgrades, and troubleshooting

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail

· Ability to manage projects, work to deadlines, prioritise effectively and coordinate with multiple stakeholders

· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to train and support non-technical users

· Strong knowledge and experience with SQL, Excel and reporting tools (such as SSRS Report Builder and Power BI)

· Knowledge of legal finance operations and regulatory requirements

· Familiarity with system integrations and automation solutions

Competencies

We would like you to :

· Be responsible, disciplined, and have a methodical approach to tasks

· Demonstrate an exceptional eye for detail

· Have strong verbal and written communication skills

· Show initiative and common sense

· Have the ability to manage time effectively and prioritise and organise tasks

· An enthusiastic and flexible attitude and approach

In this role you will be expected to:

· Behave in a manner in keeping with our core culture and values.

· Adhere to all policies, procedures and regulations including those around anti-money laundering and terrorist financing.

· Commit to fulfilling any personal CPD requirements and continually developing your skills and knowledge.

About Bedell Cristin

Since 1939, clients have come to us for straight-talking legal advice. Today you’ll find the same sound judgement and pragmatism across our offices in the BVI, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Jersey, London, and Singapore. Our smart, approachable teams design informed, and inventive legal solutions. The expertise you expect, offered with a refreshing simplicity and clarity. We also invest in mutually committed relationships with our clients as we believe strong foundations make for smoother roads. Over the years, we’ve learned the importance of these principles, while playing our part in defining the modern offshore legal industry. Our founder, George Bedell, helped establish Jersey’s progressive tax system. And the island’s first female advocate, Anita Regal, hailed from Bedell Cristin. We are proud of where we have come from - and we value what we have learned along the way.

Finance Administrator/Senior Administrator (6 months FTC)

Purpose of the job  The Finance Team plays a key role in supporting the global Bedell Cristin Partnership as well as working closely with the other support functions. 

The purpose of the role is to support our day-to-day transactions including, but not limited to, accounts payable, credit control preparation of invoices, reconciliations, billing and other operational tasks undertaken by the Finance team.

Key Responsibilities

· Uploading and carrying out reconciliation of bank statements to the practice management system (Aderant)

· Dealing with a range of tasks/enquiries from the Finance helpdesk

· Processing of supplier invoices and staff expenses on the practice management system and preparing BACS payment

· Enter electronic payments for authorisation on our online banking portals

· Preparing cheques for signature and distribution

· Preparing invoices and dealing with billing queries from partners and timekeepers

· Posting and maintaining of records in our main practice management system

· Assisting Bedell Cristin staff with billing runs, including raising invoices and proformas

· Running WIP and debtor reports and any other breakdowns for staff as necessary

· Posting of corporate credit card transactions and reconciliation to statements and receipts

· Assisting the Property team's weekly considerations in relation to property transactions

· Provide absence cover for other members of the Finance team

· Ad hoc project work as required to support the department/firm

· Ensuring finance procedures are followed and updated when required

· Some department filing, scanning, deliveries and the collection of internal documents

More about you

Knowledge/skills/experience

· A minimum of three years' experience in a similar role, ideally within a professional services firm

· A competent IT user and good understanding of MS Office (particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook).

· Prior experiencing using Aderant is beneficial but not essential 

Competencies

We would like you to have:

· A positive, enthusiastic and flexible approach

· A responsible, disciplined and methodical approach to tasks

· Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines

· Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise and organise tasks

· An exceptional eye for detail

· A strong verbal and written communication skills

· Initiative and common sense

In this role you will be expected to:

· Behave in a manner in keeping with our core culture and values.

· Adhere to all policies, procedures and regulations including those around anti-money laundering and terrorist financing.

· Commit to fulfilling any personal CPD requirements and continually developing your skills and knowledge.

Join Our Team as a Trainee Accountant at Cleland & Co

Are you eager to kick-start your career in accounting? Cleland & Co is offering an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Accountant to join our team. As a Trainee Accountant at Cleland & Co, you will embark on a journey towards gaining a professional qualification, supported by a comprehensive study package and full financial assistance as you work towards achieving any one of our supported qualifications (CAT/ACCA/ACA).

Why Choose Cleland & Co?

At Cleland & Co, we prioritise your growth and success. Our unrivalled study package is designed to provide you with the experience and support necessary to excel in your exams and establish a lifelong career in accounting. Whether you’re a school leaver, graduate, or looking to transition into a new career path, we encourage you to apply. Your work ethic and willingness to learn is what is important to us.

What You’ll Do:

From day one, you will be immersed into a hands-on role. No two days will be the same as you learn to undertake audit, accounts preparation, tax services and get involved with business advisory and client-specific projects. You’ll have the privilege of working closely with our clients, ranging from local owner-managed businesses to international enterprises.

Who We’re Looking For:

We are seeking individuals with a passion for learning, a strong work ethic and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential, as is a contagious enthusiasm for your work.

Why Cleland & Co?

At Cleland & Co, our workplace embodies a warm and supportive family-like culture. We believe that people are the heart of our business, and we take pride in fostering an environment where every team member feels valued and supported.

Associate Fund Controller

The Associate Fund Controller will lead a team of accountants in the processing and review of reconciling cash, securities and other financial transactions to ensure accurate accounting records for the assigned entities as well as prepare reports in accordance with various accounting rules, Partnership Agreements or client specific requirements.

Location: Guernsey

Job Type: Full-time

Primary Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Provide client service on a range of matters including recording and analyzing transactions, reconciliations, and preparation of work paper packages

· Assistance in the coordination of external audits

· Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements

· Create and review partner capital calls, monthly and quarterly partner capital statements including calculation of partner allocations

· Calculate and review waterfall models, distribution notices, and management fees

· Onboarding new clients

· Build and maintain relationships with one or more clients, managing client expectations, and meeting all client deliverables

· Provide training and mentoring to the Accountants and Senior Accountants

· Review Accountants and Senior Accountants work

· Help manage year-end audit process and support external auditors and tax teams with requested financials

· Participate in client planning meetings

· Complete client ad hoc projects

· Foster and protect the GPFS culture.

Competencies

· Organized

· Detail Orientated

· Results Driven

· Collaborative

· Ethical

Work Environment

This role operates in a modern professional office environment, and routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel

Travel is typically planned and can be periodic to other GPFS offices.

Required Education and Experience

· Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field OR ACA / ACCA or other related Certification

· 4 or more years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years being post graduated or qualified.

· 1 or more years of Private Equity experience

· Strong knowledge of industry and accounting principles

· Demonstrated experience supervising and managing a team of Accountants\Senior Accountants

· Proficiency with software related products such as Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Education and Experience

· CPA, ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent

· Master’s degree in accounting or related field

· Experience with software such as Allvue, Investran, eFront, or CaseWare

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

· Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic team.

· Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to corporate mission.

· Flexible and able to multitask; ability to work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment.

Other Duties

This role will be part of a fast-growing small business that from time to time may require hands on help for other client service work.

GPFS Vision

Our purpose is to create enduring relationships with our employees and clients by consistently delivering exceptional opportunities and service.

GPFS Value Statement

Investing in people and culture

Core Values

Camaraderie: Being supportive of one another and celebrating each other’s successes

Excellence: Consistently delivering exceptional work and going above and beyond

Empowerment: Fostering a deep sense of agency and ownership over one’s choices and actions

Innovation: The drive to think differently and solve problems creatively

Inclusion: Recognizing individual’s unique strengths and perspectives with mutual trust and respect

Are you ready to take the lead in delivering exceptional financial services while mentoring a dynamic team?

You will be joining a modern employer who is experiencing fast growth, where you will be able to make an impact. Travel from time to time will be required.

As an Associate Fund Controller, you will manage accountants to ensure accurate accounting records, review of reconciling cash and provide high-quality financial reporting. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing top-tier client service by analysing transactions, preparing reconciliations, and crafting comprehensive quarterly and annual financial statements
• Managing audits, calculating waterfall models, management fees and creating monthly / quarterly partner capital statements
• Building strong client relationships, ensuring all deliverables are met with precision and professionalism
• Mentoring and reviewing the work of Accountants and Senior Accountants, fostering growth and excellence

You will be someone who is organised, detail oriented and collaborative with strong private equity experience and an accountancy professional qualification / degree. Having systems experience in Investran / eFront / Allvue or CaseWare would be an asset.

If this opportunity piques your interest, we would love to hear from you today. Share a copy of your latest CV or give Marcel a call on +1481 714634.

Are you ready to take the lead in delivering exceptional financial services while mentoring a dynamic team?

You will be joining a modern employer who is experiencing fast growth, where you will be able to make an impact. Travel from time to time will be required.

As an Associate Fund Controller, you will manage accountants to ensure accurate accounting records, review of reconciling cash and provide high-quality financial reporting. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing top-tier client service by analysing transactions, preparing reconciliations, and crafting comprehensive quarterly and annual financial statements
• Managing audits, calculating waterfall models, management fees and creating monthly / quarterly partner capital statements
• Building strong client relationships, ensuring all deliverables are met with precision and professionalism
• Mentoring and reviewing the work of Accountants and Senior Accountants, fostering growth and excellence

You will be someone who is organised, detail oriented and collaborative with strong private equity experience and an accountancy professional qualification / degree. Having systems experience in Investran / eFront / Allvue or CaseWare would be an asset.

If this opportunity piques your interest, we would love to hear from you today. Share a copy of your latest CV or give Marcel a call on +1481 714634.

Are you ready to take the lead in delivering exceptional financial services while mentoring a dynamic team?

You will be joining a modern employer who is experiencing fast growth, where you will be able to make an impact. Travel from time to time will be required.

As an Associate Fund Controller, you will manage accountants to ensure accurate accounting records, review of reconciling cash and provide high-quality financial reporting. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing top-tier client service by analysing transactions, preparing reconciliations, and crafting comprehensive quarterly and annual financial statements
• Managing audits, calculating waterfall models, management fees and creating monthly / quarterly partner capital statements
• Building strong client relationships, ensuring all deliverables are met with precision and professionalism
• Mentoring and reviewing the work of Accountants and Senior Accountants, fostering growth and excellence

You will be someone who is organised, detail oriented and collaborative with strong private equity experience and an accountancy professional qualification / degree. Having systems experience in Investran / eFront / Allvue or CaseWare would be an asset.

If this opportunity piques your interest, we would love to hear from you today. Share a copy of your latest CV or give Marcel a call on +1481 714634.

Senior Consultant, Financial Reporting

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role / Department:

Reporting to the Head of Financial Reporting in Guernsey, the Financial Reporting team are responsible for preparation of annual statutory accounts and interim reporting for NTs fund and fiduciary client base.  These are prepared in accordance with UK GAAP, IFRS or other accounting standards and include management of the audit process for a diverse pool of entities including Companies, Trusts and Limited Partnerships registered in various jurisdictions. The Guernsey based team specialise in the preparation of Closed ended London Listed investment funds, as well as funds listed on AIM and TISEA.  

 The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Subject Matter Expert in financial reporting for London Listed funds, with a hands-on approach to delivering departmental aims.

• Review of financial statements, quarterly budgets and dividend calculations for investment funds

• Attendance and presentation of accounts at Board / Client meetings.

• Acting as key point of contact for external non-executive directors of London Listed Closed Ended funds, including drafting corporate governance disclosures as required by FRC/AIC code.

• Management of the external audit process, from resolving audit queries to networking with audit sign off partners

• Responsible to provide unrivalled client service

• Responsible for the production, accuracy, and timely delivery of interim and annual financial statements allocated, in addition to completion of various tax reporting requirements for clients.

• Coordinate the accounting process to deliver quality and timeliness of deliverables while following internal policies and procedures.

• Hands on leadership of staff in the resolution of non-routine and complex client reporting issues.

• Committed and working as a team member to support and enhance cross-functional communication and knowledge to achieve company success.

• Keep abreast of industry and regulatory developments.

• People Management duties – participation in Partners Performance Reviews for team, delivery of training and coaching, other administration duties for staff employed in the team, recruitment, and conducting probationary reviews.  Cross jurisdictional team work – Ireland / Luxembourg / Chicago / Manila (physical travel off island is infrequent).

• Identify and deliver opportunities to improve productivity and quality within the department

Skills/ Qualifications:

The successful candidate will benefit from having:  

• Hold an Accounting Qualification (ACCA or equivalent) • Detailed knowledge of offshore funds administration including for closed ended London listed investment funds.

• Proven experience in a supervisory role acquired through working in the fund administration, asset management or securities operations, or audit industry.

• Proven track record in the detailed production and review of financial statements, from primary statement and notes through to detailed corporate governance reporting.

• Working knowledge of the Guernsey regulatory regime as it relates to Fund Accounting and Financial Reporting.

• Experience of representing businesses to current clients via presentations etc.

• Contribute to the marketing and sales process to prospective clients via presentations, RFP responses etc.

• Ability to identify solutions to problems across all areas of the business and work jointly with others to implement them.

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater