Junior Accountant

About the job
About Hawksford:

With nearly 500 professionals across 12 locations, our clients are at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to making every interaction meaningful and productive, and this is the case for all of our institutional, entrepreneurial, and high-net-worth clients across the globe. We have helped families to take care of their wealth, entrepreneurs to succeed, multinational companies to operate and transact, and funds to maximise their returns.

Summary:

In this role, you will be responsible for performing client accounting tasks within the Client Accounting Shared Services (CASS) team for the locations being serviced (primarily Jersey). Tasks will primarily involve bookkeeping, simple financial statements and management accounts preparation in accordance with the designated accounting framework(s) and quarterly reporting for Companies and Trusts across a number of industry sectors including real estate, wealth management, and capital markets for review by the accounting and administration teams.

All accounting work is expected to be completed accurately and in line with internal policies and procedures.

This role gives a fantastic opportunity for someone to further develop their career in relation accounting and financial reporting while being part of our growing business.

Principal Accounting tasks:

• Prepare and post final bookkeeping entries required for producing financial statements and management accounts;
• Prepare and post period end closing process including prepayments and accrual posting, loans and bank transactions for the portfolio of clients assigned to the team;
• Prepare simple annual financial statements for Companies and Trusts in accordance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS and
• United Kingdom Accounting Standards) and management accounts from the accounting records of the client entities;
• Provide additional bookkeeping and accounting support to Client Accounting staff and assist with ad-hoc projects as may be required from time to time
• Abide by internal practices and procedures.

Other responsibilities:

• Achieve financial and/or utilisation targets as determined by management
• Such other duties as the management may at times reasonably require

The type of person we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Enrolled or in the process of enrolling in any professional accounting qualification.
• Prior bookkeeping / financial reporting experience is preferred.
• Ability to learn accounting software such as Viewpoint.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook would be an advantage.
• Ability to learn UK GAAP and IFRS as well as any other relevant accounting framework
• Highly proficient in English and French (listening, speaking, and writing).
• Flexibility to work within UK time zones to dial in for client meetings in Europe.
• Ability to plan and prioritise work to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Ambitious to learn and be challenged
• High integrity and trustworthiness

Our Office Charter

Five simple behavioural promises that will create an amazing and highly productive working environment at Hawksford:

No Hierarchy

We all have an equal right to enjoyment and use of all spaces, regardless of job level or department

Have Fun

Be happy and never be afraid to laugh, enjoy yourself, and create magic moments for others

Say Hi

The office is designed for interaction, so be proactive to build new relationships and spread positive energy on your way

Respect Everyone

We are all different, and that’s a good thing! Be patient, kind and appreciative of these differences

Be Flexible

Bring a positive attitude with you into the office, and always be receptive to change