Accountant

Job description

Purpose of the role:

Responsible for service delivery to agreed portfolio of clients in line with agreed client specific service level agreements

Responsabilities:

• Key client contact and ensuring delivery of all reporting for allocated client portfolio
• Preparation of bespoke monthly / quarterly management reporting based on client requirements
• Preparation of annual / interim standalone and consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS and FRS 102 for UK and Channel Island Limited Partnerships, Unit Trusts, Limited Companies, Limited Liability Partnerships which invest in property
• Highlighting potential process improvements and working with the Director of the team to implement.
• Supporting the team with financial analysis.
• To provide bespoke financial analysis reporting as per client requirements.
• Preparation of investor reporting
• Preparation of VAT returns
• Preparation of CIS returns
• Processing and conducting due diligence work and NAV calculations on acquisitions and disposals of entities
• Responsible for compliance with current procedures to ensure SLAs and KPIs are met within agreed timeframe.
• Cashflow reporting
• Loan covenant reporting
• Dividend / distribution calculations
• Requirement to attend client meetings and internal meetings.
• Responsible for coaching, developing and generally managing junior team members

Experienced Required

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g. CA, ACCA or CIMA) is preferred or working towards qualification
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Focussed on delivering solutions within agreed timeframes.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good time management and prioritisation skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Positive attitude/outlook and flexible approach to work
• Ability to remain calm and in control when working under pressure

Work Experience:

• Should have experience of preparing financial statements and accounting for transactions in accordance with IFRS and FRS 102
• Property Accounting experience would be advantageous
• Working knowledge of Channel Island entities would be advantageous
• Experience of working in a business culture that promotes adherence to procedures and controls.
• Experience in providing bespoke reports to clients based on accounting information.
• Excellent Computer Skills - Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, MS Project and PowerPoint).
• Experience of the TBS TRAMPS and Yardi systems would be advantageous