Accountant 1, Private Wealth Accounting

Job Description

An entry-level position responsible for performing basic accounting and administrative tasks for private
wealth clients under direct supervision. This role supports fundamental financial operations while
developing knowledge of trust and company structures, focusing on accuracy and attention to detail in
routine processing activities.

• You’ll support private wealth accounting operations by maintaining accurate financial records, documentation, and compliance with established procedures.
• You’ll process basic bookkeeping entries, update accounting records, and prepare working papers and schedules.
• You’ll assist with routine client administration, including monitoring client mailboxes, gathering documents, and supporting reporting requirements.
• You’ll follow compliance checklists, support year-end processes, and escalate issues to supervisors when necessary.
• You’ll build knowledge of trust and corporate structures while supporting team administrative functions and completing assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• You have completed HSC with strong numerical skills and are pursuing ACCA, ACA, an equivalent qualification, or hold a degree.
• You have internship experience or 0–1 year of experience in private wealth management or trust administration (preferred).
• You possess a fundamental understanding of accounting principles and basic proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• You demonstrate strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to follow compliance procedures while managing multiple tasks effectively.
• You are a proactive and collaborative team player with good communication skills, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to meeting deadlines and maintaining data integrity.

Additional Information

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, 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 5,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support female 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 long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients' sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.