Client Accountant, Trust - Guernsey

We are looking for an Accountant to assist the Client Accounting Section in preparing financial statements for the clients of the Butterfield Trust Group while having due regard to the client’s needs, acknowledging statutory requirements and adhering to the Trust Group’s high standards.

 Your responsibilities will include:

• Draft financial statements for the clients of the Trust Group;
• Audit computerised accounting records prior to the preparation of financial statements;
• Review the minute books, statutory records, trust documents and correspondence files of the clients of the Trust Group for which financial statements are prepared;
• Where necessary, liaise with auditors to facilitate their work and requirements;
• To assist in the training of staff by passing on specialist knowledge;
• Maintain a sound technical knowledge of our various computer systems, including Excel, iManage and NavOne;
• Review exception reports on a daily basis and clear exceptions arising;
• Problem solving/accounting queries;
• Special projects & complaint investigations when necessary
• Ensure that the fees for the preparations of financial statements are processed in a timely manner.

Your qualifications and skills include:

• Strong knowledge of computerised accounting systems;
• Strong knowledge of the preparation of financial statements for Trusts and Companies;
• Good communication and presentation skills;
• Knowledge of Guernsey’s regulatory environment