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Reporting to the Head of Client Accounting, this full-time and permanent position is based in Jersey, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Private Wealth team and its’ growth.\nKey responsibilities:\nClient Service / Relationships\nEnsure accurate completion/checking of bookkeeping entries as required for a portfolio of client entities.\nManage a small portfolio of clients for production of annual accounts to review stage with full working papers and supporting documentation. \nPreparation of accounting schedules in agreed format, and ad hoc accounting schedules as required from time to time. \nComplete all required balance sheet reconciliations as required including bank reconciliations, asset valuations and intercompany reconciliations and checks.\nPreparation of monthly / quarterly / half yearly cash statements where required.\nEnsuring the correct treatment of VAT or other sales taxes in clients ledgers where required.\nEnsure accuracy of information supplied and that it is prepared within deadlines.\nTake responsibility for priority management of workload working on cases with highest priorities first.\nLiaise with staff across the business to obtain or provide information.\nTake responsibility for time management on clients to ensure budgets are adhered to as set by file handlers, and to flags issues with work or time deadlines where there are potential overruns.\nEnsure accounts workflow tracker is always fully up to date and attention detail is paid at all times to ensure the information is accurately entered and maintained.\nTake responsibility where necessary to cover other team members’ responsibilities in times of absence.\nMaximise use and effectiveness of around the banking interface system \nUndertake periodic project work, including but not limited to ensuring Viewpoint, team workflow tracker, data remediation and other tools are accurate on a timely basis.\nSystems and processes\nEnsure all work is performed to Vistra’s formal and ad hoc processes and procedures as they evolve.\nTake responsibility for continual improvement to systems and processes, working collaboratively at all times to contribute to effective improvements.\nRisk Management/Compliance\nEnsure compliance with local and international legislation at all times\nEffective liaison with the Compliance and Company Secretarial teams\nDemonstrate consistent competence with local AML/CFT legislation and regulations applying the required levels of consideration at all times.\nReport complaints, operational risks, suspicions etc. in accordance with internal procedures\nDevelop an awareness and ability to avert potential risk issues and bring them to the attention of the Team Manager / Operations Director.\nFinancial/Office Administration\nComplete timesheets accurately and promptly.\nEffective liaison with the finance and other support teams in regard to billing for accounting services.\nPeople Management\nContribute to the overall effectiveness of the team and promote good working relationships throughout the office.\nParticipate in team meetings. \nVistra Group Values\nUphold Vistra Group values by promoting a culture of professionalism and teamwork.\nHave a good understanding of Vistra Group’s vision and direction.\nPersonal Development\nAttend training seminars and workshops to enhance professional and technical knowledge, both internal and external.\nMaintain evidence of continuing professional development in line with JFSC and where applicable professional body requirements\nAttributes / Technical Skills:\nSound practical understanding of and ability to apply the key principles of current applicable GAAP and Financial Reporting Standards (specifically FRS102) relating to work assigned. \nThorough understanding of double entry book-keeping \nAbility to prepare accounts through to full Financial Statements.\nExcellent working knowledge of Viewpoint or similar trust accounting package and Microsoft Excel. 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