Trust Accountant

Company Overview

You will be joining a very prestigious and highly regarded London Law Firm as their Trust Accountant on a full-time, permanent basis. Part of a close-knit and high-performing team within Trust and Tax, this role will report directly into the Head of Trusts and Tax. You will be supported by a much larger wider finance team of over 40 who will be there to support you from day one. Based in their modern City of London office 3 days a week, you will have the option to work from home for the remaining 2 days, in line with the firms hybrid working model.

Role Responsibilities

In your new role, you will be responsible for posting transactional information up to trial balance level, generating draft trust accounts, supporting with cashflow forecasts, calculating taxable income/capital gains, assisting with the trust accounting function, performing client due diligence and maintaining client due diligence information for trustees.

Role Requirements

In order to succeed in this role, you will need to have a background in Trust Accounting and/or Trust Bookkeeping, or you will have mainstream Accounting/Bookkeeping experience in a different environment but have a willingness to learn/specialise in Trust Accounting moving forward. You will have previously used an Accounting software such as CCH or Troika, be a proactive, enthusiastic and committed individual with a collaborative approach, and possess strong communication skills (both oral and written). You will take full ownership of your own workload, possess a hands-on approach and an outstanding work ethic. You will be a dedicated, driven and engaging individual who can work well independently and as part of a wider team.

In Return

You will receive a competitive annual salary + benefits and this package will be regularly reviewed to remain in line with market rate. You will be joining a very prestigious Law Firm that can provide fantastic progression opportunities for the future. You will be part of a close-knit, high-performing and welcoming team who will be there to support your transition into the business, and your continued learning and development at the firm. You will have flexible hybrid working options, with the chance to work from home 2 days a week, in line with the firms policy to promote a fair work-life balance. When you are based in their London office, you will be located in a great area of the City, close to multiple transport links and top attractions.

What to do now

If you would like to apply for this role, please do so via this advert, or email me directly with a copy of your CV to: