The role also has day-to-day responsibility for managing and overseeing the Client Accounting Team, ensuring work is delivered to a high technical standard, within agreed deadlines, and in accordance with regulatory and professional requirements.
Technical & client responsibilities:
- Preparation and review of trust and company financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
- Oversight of bookkeeping for trust and corporate structures.
- Consideration of accounting implications of transactions and complex structures.
- Liaison with internal trust administrators, tax advisers, auditors, and external professional advisers.
- Assisting with audits and responding to audit queries.
- Review of management accounts and financial reports, where required.
Team management & workflow oversight:
- Co-ordination and management of day-to-day workflow, task allocation, and deadlines within the Client Accounting Team.
- Supervision, mentoring, and technical support of team members.
- Reviewing work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and quality standards.
- Monitoring team performance against agreed KPIs, quality standards, and service level expectations.
- Identifying training and development needs within the team.
- Driving continuous improvement in processes and controls.
Operational & risk responsibilities
- Maintaining robust financial controls and procedures.
- Ensuring accurate record keeping and data integrity.
- Identifying and escalating technical or risk issues where appropriate.
- Supporting internal and external audit processes.
Key skills & competencies required to undertake the role:
- Technical experience in preparing Isle of Man trust and company accounts.
- Ability to interpret financial information and assess transaction implications.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to produce high-quality work to strict deadlines.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Ability to work independently and exercise professional judgement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and relevant accounting software.
Qualifications, knowledge & expertise:
Essential
- Current technical accountancy knowledge including up to date knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102.
- Strong knowledge and experience in Isle of Man trust and company accounts preparation.
- Ability to assess and advise on the accounting implications of complex transactions.
- Understanding of different types of trusts and corporate entities.
Desirable
- Qualified ACA or ACCA.
- Awareness of regulatory and fiduciary obligations within an Isle of Man TCSP environment.
- Experience of working in a trust, fiduciary, or private client environment.
- Demonstrable experience managing or supervising a team.
- Exposure to multi-jurisdictional structures.
- Experience of dealing with auditors and tax advisers.
