Trainee Corporate Accountant - #1739694

Company Description

Ocorian is a global leader in corporate and fiduciary services, fund administration and capital markets. Wherever our clients hold financial interests, or however they are structured, we provide compliant, tailored solutions that are individual to their needs.

We manage over 17,000 structures for 8000+ clients with a global footprint operating from 18 locations. Our scale offers all our people great opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills and to progress their careers.

Job Description

What’s In It For You

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working hours
• Pension
• Private medical insurance
• Dental plan
• Life assurance
• Income protection & Critical illness
  
  

Main Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of all entities in the assigned portfolio, the nature of their transactions and reporting requirements.
• Accurately bookkeep for transactions, including sales invoices, purchase invoices and VAT.
• Communicate confidently and professionally with the team and external suppliers to discuss reporting requirements and accounting treatment.
• Liaise with team members to ensure bookkeeping is done in line with procedures and to ensure bookkeeping is completed on time each month to achieve client reporting deadlines.
• To reconcile bank accounts in accordance with the Company’s agreed procedures and follow up any outstanding reconciling items.
• Review client ledgers to ensure bookkeeping is accurate.
• Assist with the preparation of VAT returns, with appropriate supporting documentation, in line with procedures.
• Any other such duties that might be reasonably required for this role.
  
  

Qualifications Required

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Solid and pragmatic bookkeeping skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Strong systems and IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to interact with colleagues at all levels in the Company.
• An enthusiastic and flexible approach to the varying tasks and the ability to respond positively to meet deadlines and exceed client expectations.
  
  

Additional Information

All staff is expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful. These are:

• We are AMBITIOUS - We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to support our clients and staff - wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE - Our independence from any financial institution gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE - We take the time to understand our clients' needs so that we can deliver personalised solutions every time.
  
  

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.