Accountant/Accounts Preparer
Role Summary
Who we are
Affinity is an independent private client, trust and fiduciary business, headquartered in Jersey, Channel Islands,with a new office in Dubai. We work closely with families and individuals,providing long-term structuring solutions to help preserve and enhance their assets for themselves and across generations.
Privately owned, our interests are wholly aligned with our clients, and our ethics and values are at the core of everything we do. We were the first UN Global Compact participant in Jersey, consistent with Affinity’s commitment to being a responsible business.
Our primary focus is service excellence,delivered by qualified, entrepreneurial, and commercial directors and trustees,to ensure long-term relationships across generations.
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a successful and growing wealth management business within the client accounting team. As a key member of the department, you'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the trust company. We’re looking for someone conscientious, able to thrive under pressure, and an excellent communicator. If you’re adaptable, curious, and bring a sense of humour, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Prepare clients’ accounts in a timely and accurate manner
- Maintain bookkeeping records for complex client entities
- Provide outstanding client service by being organised, efficient, and detail-oriented
- Act as a proactive team player, working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels
Qualifications and Skills
Essential:
- Must have “Entitled for Work” status i.e. minimum of 5 years residency in Jersey
- A minimum of five years’ experience working in a client accounting role
- ACCA, CIMA, AAT or CAT qualified or working towards qualification (or equivalent), or obtained relevant experience in a similar role
- A sound knowledge of U.K. taxation particularly around accounting for investments would be beneficial but not essential
- Ability to work to deadlines
Desirable:
- Good at building and maintaining relationships, with first-rate interpersonal and communication skills and a friendly, professional demeanour
- Organised with exceptional time management and attention to detail, adaptable to a changing environment
- Initiative, enthusiasm, and determined to drive projects to completion
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new software systems
Benefits
We strive to build a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. All permanent employees of Affinity are entitled to an attractive benefits package including pension, private healthcare and participation in a well-being programme. We support and encourage learning and the work is interesting and challenging. We enjoy what we do and have fun doing it.
Learn more about our benefits on the Careers page
Inclusive hiring practices
We aim to make our recruitment process as inclusive as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support to participate in the interview process, please let us know. We will treat any information provided confidentially and use it only to help make the process accessible for our candidates.
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