The Client Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day bookkeeping, accounting, and financial reporting for a portfolio of Guernsey-based Private Wealth, Trust and Corporate clients. The Client Accountant will prepare accounting records, reconciliations, valuations, and financial statements for a portfolio of clients holding Trusts, ensuring all work is completed in accordance with established procedures, accounting standards, and service delivery expectations.

Your duties will include:
Maintain accurate accounting records for a portfolio of Private Wealth, Trusts and Corporate client structures, processing financial transactions accurately and in a timely manner
Perform bank, investment, loan, and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies and outstanding items on behalf of the clients
Prepare valuations, financial reports and other accounting deliverables for review
Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements and supporting schedules to meet client deadlines
Prepare working papers and documentation to support all accounting deliverables
Respond to routine accounting queries and liaise effectively with reviewers to resolve queries and support service delivery
Ensure all deliverables are completed within agreed deadlines, service standards and accounting practice such as IFRS and UK GAAP
Escalate issues, risks, or delays to the Assistant Manager or Client Accounting Manager as appropriate to ensure client service level agreements are met




Ensure all work is accurate, complete, appropriately supported and prepared for review in accordance with accounting standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements
Follow established control procedures and maintain appropriate audit trails
Support internal and external audit requests in a timely and effective manner
Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve team objectives and service levels, sharing knowledge and supporting less experienced team members where appropriate
Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and service delivery
Participate in training and professional development activities to enhance technical knowledge and skills
About you.
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent) or actively studying towards qualification
Experience in bookkeeping, accounts preparation, and financial reporting for client Trust, Private Wealth and/or Corporate clients
Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting principles
Experience in preparing reconciliations, working papers and supporting schedules
Positive analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills

📌 Client Accountant - Trust and Corporate services (Mumbai)
🏢 Suntera Global
📍 Mumbai