Junior Trust Accountant

About the role

We are seeking a Junior Trust Accountant to join our dynamic, family‑run trust in Geneva. The successful candidate will support the preparation of financial statements, interact with clients and regulators, and ensure accurate bookkeeping for a variety of trust and company structures.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for companies and trusts for audit or direct submission to clients and regulators.
• Manage client accounting, attend client meetings and explain accounting matters clearly.
• Supervise bookkeeping activities and provide technical guidance and support.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies with trust managers, clients and advisors.
• Produce ad‑hoc cash‑flow reports, financial projections and periodic reporting.
• Process finalisation journals into accounting records.

Required profile

• ACCA qualification or equivalent.
• 1‑3 years of experience in offshore trust and company accounting; Swiss accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of double‑entry bookkeeping, foreign‑currency accounting and accounting systems.
• Understanding of trust and company law, UK tax matters and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills in English; French is a plus.
• Client‑oriented, autonomous and able to work in a team.

Required skills

• ACCA (or equivalent) certification.
• Double‑entry bookkeeping.
• Foreign‑currency accounting.
• Proficiency with accounting software.
• Advanced spreadsheet (Excel) skills.