Client Accounting Executive

Introduction

At Artex, we reimagine what risk management can be and we do it with bold thinking, deep expertise, and an unwavering belief in what’s possible. As part of our global team, you’ll help clients navigate complex risks through creative, forward-looking solutions that go beyond the expected. This is a place where innovation is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and no two days look the same. We’re a community of confidently curious problem-solvers, opportunity seizers, and collaborative thinkers, working together to challenge convention and shape the future of our industry. Here, you’ll be supported to explore your potential, grow your expertise, and make a meaningful impact on a global scale. 

Overview

To provide a professional client accounting service, focused on the timely provision of relevant, complete and accurate accounting information to clients, company boards of directors and client insurance staff.To assist with the development and use of in house accounting systems to ensure they are used in the most efficient manner.To make an effective contribution to the client accounting function, including assisting with development of the team.

How you'll make an impact

• Playing an active role in board meetings, presenting all financial, tax, treasury, compliance, company secretarial and administrative matters
• Responsible for all client accounting, tax, regulatory, treasury and other company administration issues and ensuring all agreed timetables and deadlines for financial, regulatory and Board reporting are met
• Liaising (in consultation where necessary with CSD, and/or Compliance officer) with the GFSC, HMRC, Guernsey Income tax office, lawyers, banks, investment advisers/managers, auditor, other professional advisers, and where appropriate: parent group external/internal auditors, lawyer
• Preparing management accounts and statutory financial statements, including input to and maintenance of the accounting records
• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards (UK/US GAAP, IFRS, SORPs etc.)
• Preparing budgets, forecasts and any other financial reports that may be requested by the client from time to time
• Ensuring investment of client funds in accordance with Board instructions/strategy, including co-ordination of opening/closing of accounts, minimization of currency and credit risk exposures
• Preparing and filing all relevant tax returns (e.g. re Corporate tax, IPT, ETI etc.) and ensures all relevant tax compliance, liaising with parent group tax department where necessary
• Maintaining accurate business plans
• Performing regular solvency and capital adequacy monitoring
• Preparing and filing annual insurance returns to the GFSC
• Ensuring currency of Client Due Diligence documentation and maintenance of the permanent file (including upon take-on/new client: completion of new company/cell checklists, set up of permanent and other files, accounting records etc.)
• Maintaining statutory registers and minute books
• Draft minutes and matters arising following the board meeting
• Preparing necessary filings with the Guernsey Company Registry, issuing of notices etc. and other compliance with Company Article
• Any other duties as reasonably requested.

Business management responsibilities:

• Adhere to Artex Policies and Procedures at all times
• Undertake all activities in a professional and ethical manner
• Attend and actively participate in internal meetings initiatives
• Complete timesheets accurately and on time
• Contribute to the overall positive working environment with impeccable conduct

About you

• Working towards a professional accountancy qualification and desire to continue with studies
• Able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to maintain high quality work in a changing environment
• Mutual regard for our key values; Empathy, Engagement, Excellence, Expertise

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