Job Description

Objectives

• Respond positively and promptly to client demands and provide consistent, high quality service to clients.

• Meet targets and objectives set by Managers and have an understanding of the consequences associated with missing deadlines.

• Review all work before handover to the Manager.

• Seek feedback from others regarding own performance and with manager assistance produce SMART objectives following one-to-one meetings.

• Attend agreed relevant courses to improve technical knowledge and complete relevant trust qualification.

• Respond positively to requests for help and support in the team and share existing knowledge and skills for the benefit of the team. 

Administrative

• Ensure proper completion of all documentation under the flexi-sheet and APS timekeeping systems.

• Ensure that all office and departmental procedures are adhered to.

• Set up and maintain statutory records including minutes of directors and shareholders meetings and trustee resolutions for a defined portfolio of clients and assist senior staff in maintain other records as necessary.

• Have a good working knowledge of the computer system and ensure that all necessary client information is contained in the database and up dated as requested.

• Be competent in day to day bookkeeping for companies and trusts to trial balance.  With training and experience become involved in dealing with basic accounts. 

• Liaise with bankers over remittance of money, deposit accounts and investment transactions.

• Open/close trust and company bank accounts.

• Liaise with brokers over investment transactions and settlement instructions.

• Have a working knowledge and with tuition and practice, become competent in the formation of limited companies and setting up of new trusts.

• Complete billing forms as necessary.

• Develop good communications skills, liaising regularly where appropriate with clients and associates by telephone and written correspondence.

• Adhere to compliance procedures and ensure that all documentation regarding client review is provided to client reviewers in a timely manner.

• Produce a simple set of accounts with assistance.

• Demonstrate basic tax knowledge.

• The ability to discuss technical matters with seniors.

• Any other relevant duties as requested by your Manager.