Client Accountant - 12 month FTC
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Client Accountant - 12 month FTC
Location
Douglas, Douglas, Isle of Man
Experience
Mid
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Apply by
August 9, 2026
Applicants
0
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Job Description
## Company Description
ABOUT IQ-EQ
We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 6,500+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.
Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.
Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.
We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.
## Job Description
We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We have a great opportunity for an experienced Client Accountant to join our Client Accounting Team in the Isle of Man.
What You'll Do
- You'll prepare statutory financial statements and quarterly management accounts in line with applicable accounting standards and strict reporting deadlines
- You'll ensure full compliance with service standards, company policies, and established procedures.
- You'll support the accounts team with ad‑hoc projects and assist Client Administrators on accounting and taxation matters
- You'll liaise effectively with auditors, property managers, and tax advisors as required
- You'll apply sound judgment to identify, escalate, and report significant issues to senior management
What we offer
- Base Salary: Competitive pay based on role, qualifications, experience, and market standards
- Annual Bonus: Performance-based discretionary bonus paid annually
- Referral Rewards: Bonus for employees who successfully refer candidates
- Pension Contributions: Employer contributes 7%–12% of basic salary depending on level
- Insurance Benefits: Medical, dental, life assurance, and income protection coverage
- Additional Benefits: Paid leave, hybrid working, wellness programs, and recognition schemes
## Qualifications
- You have strong technical knowledge of current accounting standards, AML requirements, and relevant regulations, with experience preparing accounts for various corporate structures
- You have the ability to work independently, proactively manage your workload, and consistently meet strict reporting deadlines with high accuracy and attention to detail
- You have proven skills in identifying, resolving, and implementing practical solutions to client issues using a pragmatic and decisive approach
- You have clear and professional written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in engaging and interacting with stakeholders
- You have a professional qualification (ACA/ACCA) or are qualified by experience, with additional knowledge of commercial property accounting and familiarity with systems such as 5Series, Caseware, Sage, Word, and Excel
## Additional Information
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.
There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.
Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.
We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare statutory financial statements and quarterly management accounts in line with applicable accounting standards.
- Ensure full compliance with service standards, company policies, and established procedures.
- Support the accounts team with ad-hoc projects and assist Client Administrators on accounting and taxation matters.
- Liaise effectively with auditors, property managers, and tax advisors as required.
- Apply sound judgment to identify, escalate, and report significant issues to senior management.
Requirements
- ACA
- ACCA
Skills Required
Accounting standardsAML requirementsCommercial property accounting5SeriesCasewareSageMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelAttention to detailProblem solvingCommunicationJudgmentIndependenceProactive workload management
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Annual performance-based discretionary bonus
- Referral rewards
- Pension contributions (7%–12%)
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life assurance
- Income protection coverage
- Paid leave
- Hybrid working
- Wellness programs
- Recognition schemes
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