Accountant (80-100%)

Main purpose of job: To prepare financial statements for client entities and report to Head of Accounting

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Gathering data, booking, preparing accounts and financial statements, especially and including complex trust structures.
• Reconciliation of all financial reporting to ensure reliable and accurate financial reporting.
• Preparation of opening balances for new clients, including review and research of historical financial statements and accounting data.
• Communicate potential efficiencies in the gathering of data, general processes and production of financial statements.
• Ensure efficient and reliable retention of all accounting data (audit trail) to support the financial statements as and when required.
• Any other data entry required for other purposes (e.g. UK tax compliance).
• Assisting the Head of Finance with management reports and other internal accounting, where necessary.

Key relationships:

• Daily contact with the accounting team for work allocation and to provide/request assistance.
• Daily contact with trust managers and trust administrators for clarification of transactions and appropriate reporting.

Key skills required:

• Good working knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft applications.
• Fluent English speaker, additional languages French and/or German would be preferred
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues at all levels and work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting within agreed deadlines.
• Ability to prioritise and communicate priorities to clients and the Accounting Team.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

Education / Qualification / Experience:

At least three years’ experience working as an accountant within a professional services environment.

Company introduction:

Rawlinson & Hunter provides a comprehensive range of trustee, accounting and corporate administration services to individuals and privately held structures. Our Zurich and Geneva offices are part of a team within our international grouping of firms.

Job location :

Possibility of working in either our Zurich or Geneva office