Trainee Trust Accountant, Client Reporting

Our client is seeking a Trainee Trust Accountant within Client Reporting. In this role, you will support the maintenance of accounting records and the production of high-quality financial information for trust and company structures. This position involves structured learning and development, including the opportunity to study towards the ACCA qualification with tuition provided in a classroom setting with the designated training provider. The successful candidate will engage with a collaborative and multicultural environment, providing an excellent foundation to kick-start your accounting career. Job Duties Maintain high-quality, timely accounting records for trust and company structures. Reconcile accounting records to portfolio statements from financial institutions. Prepare financial statements for trust and company structures following appropriate accounting standards or relevant regulatory requirements, with guidance from Senior Trust Accountants. Support quarterly and annual investment monitoring processes. Coordinate with internal teams and liaise with external client stakeholders, including advisers, bankers, lawyers, and consultants in close collaboration with Client Services. Participate in Client Reporting and Investment Monitoring improvement projects and implementation initiatives, including automation, system development, and standardisation. Assist in the management and oversight of automated data feeds from third-party custodians. Job Requirements Academic results sufficient to enter the ACCA qualification (university graduate or A-level qualifications with strong results). Developed IT skills; strong working knowledge of MS Excel is advantageous. Strong analytical and technical skills with attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills; ability to engage across all levels of seniority and work within a multicultural environment. A team player with a can-do attitude; client-, service- and solution-oriented. Experience in bookkeeping/accounting and/or exposure to private banking or the fiduciary industry is an advantage. Fluency in English; proficiency in other languages is a plus.