Trust Accountant

Utopian Professional Recruitment are
delighted to be appointed to work in partnership with an incredible client who is
looking to recruit a dedicated Trust Accountant to join their Tax &
Succession team on a full time, permanent basis.

Your main responsibilities will
include:

•                     Prepare
and co-ordinate accounts for trusts, executries and charities from inception to
completion and assist where appropriate the Tax & Succession legal teams in
the administration of trusts and charities.

•                     You
will audit, edit and undertake the comparison of all types of trust accounts,
including all related tasks involved in accounts preparation and finalisation.

•                     As
a Trust Accountant, you will determine the correct opening balances from
previous year’s figures and collate information necessary to prepare the
accounts from all available sources.

•                     You
will reconcile the Trust cash accounting and the Investment register and liaise
with the Tax team to establish tax retentions and reconcile the Trust tax
position, so far as relevant, to the periodic accounting work required.

•                     The
Trust Accounting team liaises closely with their Tax & Succession legal/tax
teams, external investment managers and external tax advisors regarding the
procedures for dealing with periodic accounting requirements for trusts,
executries and charities.

•                     You
will ideally be able to work with minimal supervision in the preparation of
periodic accounts, with high attention to detail and accuracy. 

•                     The
role can be expanded to provide additional administration support for larger
trust and charity clients, and work with Tax & Succession legal teams to
streamline the ongoing administration of these clients.

To be considered for this
opportunity we are looking for the following background / experience:

•                     This
is the ideal role for an individual with strong knowledge of legal accountancy,
particularly in relation to trusts and executries.  Training can be provided on accounting for
charitable trusts. 

•                     The
ability to work directly and professionally with clients and colleagues of all
levels is required.

•                     Strong
organisation and communication skills will be essential as is experience using
Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel. 

•                     Full
training will be given on other platforms which are used in the business.  

•                     You
will have a continuous improvement mindset and a keen interest in using
business systems to improve the efficiency of accounting and reporting
processes.

•                     Experience
working in a similar role within professional services is desirable.

•                     A
high level of discretion and confidentiality is a requirement of this role, as
you will be exposed to sensitive client data and financial information.

Reward:

·         Hours
of Work – Monday to Friday 9-5pm (33.75hrs per week)

·         This
role will initially be office based but our client does support hybrid working
once fully trained

·         Full
Time, permanent contract

·         Salary
– Excellent and will be discussed at time of application

·         Generous
holiday allowance

·         Pension

·         In
between Christmas and NY office closure

Next Steps:

For further information, please
apply by emailing your CV to Utopian Professional Recruitment ASAP.

To keep up to date with current
opportunities be sure to follow the Utopian Professional Recruitment page on
LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook

Whilst Utopian Professional
Recruitment strives to get in touch with all our applicants, it is not always
possible. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days after
sending us your CV unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this position.

Equal Opportunities

Utopian Professional Recruitment is
committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual
orientation, religion or belief and age.

Requirements

Utopian Professional Recruitment are
delighted to be appointed to work in partnership with an incredible client who is
looking to recruit a dedicated Trust Accountant to join their Tax &
Succession team on a full time, permanent basis.

Your main responsibilities will
include:

•                     Prepare
and co-ordinate accounts for trusts, executries and charities from inception to
completion and assist where appropriate the Tax & Succession legal teams in
the administration of trusts and charities.

•                     You
will audit, edit and undertake the comparison of all types of trust accounts,
including all related tasks involved in accounts preparation and finalisation.

•                     As
a Trust Accountant, you will determine the correct opening balances from
previous year’s figures and collate information necessary to prepare the
accounts from all available sources.

•                     You
will reconcile the Trust cash accounting and the Investment register and liaise
with the Tax team to establish tax retentions and reconcile the Trust tax
position, so far as relevant, to the periodic accounting work required.

•                     The
Trust Accounting team liaises closely with their Tax & Succession legal/tax
teams, external investment managers and external tax advisors regarding the
procedures for dealing with periodic accounting requirements for trusts,
executries and charities.

•                     You
will ideally be able to work with minimal supervision in the preparation of
periodic accounts, with high attention to detail and accuracy. 

•                     The
role can be expanded to provide additional administration support for larger
trust and charity clients, and work with Tax & Succession legal teams to
streamline the ongoing administration of these clients.

To be considered for this
opportunity we are looking for the following background / experience:

•                     This
is the ideal role for an individual with strong knowledge of legal accountancy,
particularly in relation to trusts and executries.  Training can be provided on accounting for
charitable trusts. 

•                     The
ability to work directly and professionally with clients and colleagues of all
levels is required.

•                     Strong
organisation and communication skills will be essential as is experience using
Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel. 

•                     Full
training will be given on other platforms which are used in the business.  

•                     You
will have a continuous improvement mindset and a keen interest in using
business systems to improve the efficiency of accounting and reporting
processes.

•                     Experience
working in a similar role within professional services is desirable.

•                     A
high level of discretion and confidentiality is a requirement of this role, as
you will be exposed to sensitive client data and financial information.

Reward:

·         Hours
of Work – Monday to Friday 9-5pm (33.75hrs per week)

·         This
role will initially be office based but our client does support hybrid working
once fully trained

·         Full
Time, permanent contract

·         Salary
– Excellent and will be discussed at time of application

·         Generous
holiday allowance

·         Pension

·         In
between Christmas and NY office closure

Next Steps:

For further information, please
apply by emailing your CV to Utopian Professional Recruitment ASAP.

To keep up to date with current
opportunities be sure to follow the Utopian Professional Recruitment page on
LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook

Whilst Utopian Professional
Recruitment strives to get in touch with all our applicants, it is not always
possible. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days after
sending us your CV unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this position.

Equal Opportunities

Utopian Professional Recruitment is
committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual
orientation, religion or belief and age.