Corporate Accountant

At Aztec, we’re committed to building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to grow. We know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthen our business and we welcome applications from all individuals. So, if your experience doesn’t exactly match with every part of the job description, but you are excited about the role, we would still like to hear from you. If you are passionate, curious, innovative and data driven, you could still be a good fit.

About the role:

Reports to Financial Reporting Manager

The purpose of this position is to assist with the routine day-to-day accounting and administration of a variety of corporate entities and trusts acting as Special Purpose Vehicles within fund structures under the direction of a Financial Reporting Manager.

Key responsibilities:

• Complete all aspects of the accounting of corporate entities and trusts including bookkeeping, interim and annual accounts preparation and ad hoc reporting and liaise with clients as necessary
• Deal with routine audit queries
• Assist with some aspects of company secretarial matters including the preparation of filings for companies house and other regulatory bodies
• Assist with training of Trainee Accountants, acting as a mentor to junior staff
• Establish good working relationships with clients
• Undertake routine office and clerical tasks where necessary
• Maintain accurate client records within Viewpoint and other company systems

Skills, knowledge, expertise:

• 1+ year experience in a financial services environment, although transferrable skills from another industry will be considered
• The candidate will ideally be studying towards a relevant professional qualification (preferably having commenced ACCA Fundamental Skills level or ACA Professional level)
• Sound technical knowledge (relevant in-house training to be provided through the Aztec Academy)
• Computer literacy skills are essential
• Very good interpersonal skills are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts
• Full Guernsey work rights are required as we're not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position

We understand that everyone has different needs, and that’s why our employee package includes a variety of benefits. In addition to a competitive salary, here are some examples of the benefits that we may offer for our permanent roles:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Flexible, hybrid working
• Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance, including eye care
• Life assurance (death in service and critical illness benefit)
• Worldwide travel insurance
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• On-site parking