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Overview

Our Client is a global specialist in corporate, fund and active wealth services and is now seeking a Junior Client Bookkeeper to join their busy, friendly Finance team.

Role Profile

The purpose of this role is to support the bookkeeping and accounting team, responsible for the completion of basic bank, investment and property bookkeeping as well as relevant control reconciliations.

Key duties will include:

Client

• Develop a good working relationship and work proactively with the Trust Administration Teams to resolve queries in a timely manner

Commercial

• Take ownership, prioritise workload, and communicate effectively with their line manager and third parties
• Demonstrate a good understanding of online banking and accounting systems, along with the ability to familiarise themselves with new systems effectively
• Achieve personal targets as set out for the role (this will include targets for time recording and utilisation) and will also take action to ensure agreed business risk targets are met
• Use technical capability to understand and manage risk with the support of the line manager, escalating where necessary and required in accordance with policies

Risk

• Support with the timely completion of accurate bookkeeping in line with relevant policies and procedures
• Be responsible for completing a portfolio of basic bank, investment and property bookkeeping, as well as relevant control reconciliations

Person Profile

• Prior experience in Trust and Company bookkeeping will be beneficial
• Be flexible and professional when working under time driven pressures and will have good prioritisation and time management skills
• Able to deliver results without compromising on quality and accuracy
• Strong team player, self-motivated and focussed on exceeding targets and goals
• Build relationships with both clients and colleagues
• Have an excellent command of the English language with strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable:

• Ideally you will be working toward a relevant bookkeeping qualification (AAT / IAB / other)