JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our client, a reputable financial services firm, is looking for a seasoned Senior Administrator - Client Accountant - Private Client to join their team in Edinburgh.
The successful candidate will carry out assigned tasks effectively and to a high standard, ensuring the team meets service delivery deadlines.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Part Qualified accountant or equivalent.
• Fund accounting experience.
• Strong bookkeeping skills.
• Good IT skills - working knowledge of Excel is essential.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Very good attention to detail.
• Good numeracy

• Manual entry bookkeeping transactions from client bank/portfolio statements and review of automated bookkeeping for bank/portfolio accounts with a transactional data feed into the client ledger.
• Raise and resolve any queries on a timely basis and liaise with other team members or the client to ensure timely resolution of matters arising within the required deadlines.
• Maintenance of accurate information in key systems, this could include bank statements, transactions, bookkeeping, preparing the financials and pack or accounting records for a portfolio of clients.
• Actively participate in calls/meetings with the client to discuss matters arising and the tracking of work against deliverable schedule.
• Responsible for work on more complex entities/areas.
• Preparation of information for the client, which may include portfolio information, bookkeeping, Trial Balances or financial statements and/or liquidation account.
• Adhere to core values and expected behaviours.
• Provide support to junior team members and the team Manager as and when required.
• Any other duties as deemed necessary by Management.