Trust Accountant (Fully qualified)

Adecco is an International HR and Consultancy firm. Our client, in the offshore sector, is looking for a Trust Accountant (fully qualified).

The incumbent will be required to carry out and manage, as appropriate, all accounting duties for a portfolio of clients with varying level of complexity in order to ensure the smooth flow of operations and meeting customers’ expectations.  It is a prerequisite for the candidate to have prior working experience in book-keeping and preparation of accounts for a portfolio of trusts and companies, with particular emphasis on trust accounting. 

Key responsibilities

• Set up and maintain proper books of accounts on relevant accounting software
• Record movements on bank accounts into the general ledger 
• Prepare bank reconciliations and cash movement reports for clients
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date book-keeping of transactions 
• Prepare management accounts, annual financial statements and annual trust accounts, as   the case may be
• Ensure timely approval and filing of accounts
• Prepare valuations and such other reports as may be required
• Liaise with clients and third parties such as auditors and banks

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum 2 years’ working experience in preparing trust and company accounts 
• Degree holder in accounting field and/or (partly/fully ACCA or ACA qualified)
• Holding a STEP qualification (either fully or partly) will be a definite advantage

Skills required

• Team player
• Analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to different accounting software
• Good communication skills, verbal and written and interpersonal skills