Senior / Trust Officer

Job Reference: 35177
Job Type: Permanent Vacancy
Job Location: Guernsey

Our client is seeking a Senior / Trust Officer with extensive experience in trust and company administration. The role requires strong technical and practical administration skills along with effective client relationship management. The successful candidate will be self-directed in administering their client portfolio and will be responsible for mentoring and developing junior staff. Job Duties: Administer a portfolio of clients, including complex cases, while keeping the Client Group Manager informed of ongoing activity. Ensure systems are established and functioning properly to meet deadlines, maintaining a constant review of work in progress. Assist in portfolio organisation and workload control, delegating tasks as necessary to guarantee timely client portfolio administration. Monitor portfolio billing and receivables proactively. Stay informed about industry practices and updates to trust legislation, corporate management, compliance, and anti-money laundering regulations. Understand bookkeeping and financial record-keeping fundamental techniques, reviewing draft accounts as needed. Identify problems or difficulties encountered by junior colleagues and collaborate with team managers to find solutions. Oversee the day-to-day activities of junior staff, ensuring they have sufficient workloads and providing support as circumstances require. Maintain effective communication with colleagues and senior management. Mentor and liaise with junior staff members regarding their daily duties, delegating administrative tasks appropriately. Manage the appraisal process for direct reports, in conjunction with the Team Manager. React and assist with workload variations, reporting concerns to management as necessary. Perform other related duties as required. Job Requirements: Qualifications in STEP, ICSA, ACCA, ACA, or a similar professional qualification, or extensive experience in trust and company administration. Proven experience in either trust accounting or administration roles, demonstrating strong technical knowledge. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues, managers, and clients. Strong organisational and time management abilities. Self-motivated with a demonstrated capacity to mentor and develop junior colleagues. Computer literate with adaptability to mainstream networked software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Proficient in using comprehensive IT packages, including electronic filing and flexible database systems. Responsible, reliable, organised, and efficient with high integrity. What You’ll Love:This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in maintaining and enhancing the organisation's reputation. You will work in a collaborative environment with ample opportunities for professional growth and development in regulatory oversight, policy creation, and risk management. The organisation places a high value on training and career advancement, ensuring that you have the support needed to thrive in your role. Interested? Register today, confidentially, with one of our friendly and dedicated recruitment specialists by clicking here  

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