Client Accountant - Hamilton, Canada - Butterfield Support Services

    Butterfield Support Services
    Butterfield Support Services Hamilton, Canada

    2 weeks ago

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    Client Accountant - Accounting Apr

    Elevate your opportunities.

    At Butterfield, we provide specialised international financial services. Operating in multiple jurisdictions, we focus on results, value relationships, and celebrate success. If this sounds like your kind of company, then consider this opportunity to become part of a collaborative team of professionals at a world-leading, independent offshore bank and trust company.

    Client Accountant - Accounting

    We have a number of vacancies for experienced accountants to join our team.

    Your responsibilities will include:

  • Drafting financial statements for clients.
  • Auditing computerised accounting records prior to the preparation of financial statements.
  • Reviewing minute books, statutory records, trust documents and correspondence files.
  • Ensuring KPIs and targets are met.
  • Liaising with auditors to facilitate their work and requirements.
  • Maintaining a sound technical knowledge of our computer systems.
  • Reviewing exception reports and clearing exceptions arising.
  • Attending to queries efficiently and promptly.
  • Assisting with special projects and complaints investigations.
  • Ensuring that fees for the preparations of financial statements are processed.
  • Adopting a high quality culture to minimise error.
  • Your qualifications and skills include:

  • University degree or diploma in business and a recognised accounting qualification or five years accounting experience, preferably in a Trust environment.
  • Knowledge of Guernsey's and Mauritius' regulatory environment.
  • Strong knowledge of computerised accounting systems.
  • Strong knowledge of the preparation of financial statements for Trusts and Companies
  • General knowledge of trust and banking practices.
  • Good communication and presentation skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of applications.
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