Trainee / Junior Client Accountant

Job Description
Trainee / Junior Client Accountant
Internal job title: Associate Client Accountant
Department: Global Capital Markets
Location: St Helier, Jersey
Job Type: Permanent, Hybrid/Onsite
Hours: 35 hours per week
Are you looking to build a career in accounting within a dynamic and growing industry? Join our growing Global Capital Markets team in Jersey as an Trainee / Junior Client Accountant and gain hands-on experience while studying for a professional qualification.
About the Role
At CSC, we are the largest Capital Markets administration team in Jersey, handling a diverse portfolio of clients across debt capital markets, structured finance, and asset-backed securities. Our client accounting team plays a key role in supporting these structures with bookkeeping, management accounts and financial statement preparation.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for motivated individuals to join our team and develop their careers in accounting while working towards a professional qualification.
Key Responsibilities
As an Associate Client Accountant, your key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Assist with bookkeeping for a portfolio of Capital Markets clients within agreed deadlines.
• Maintain accurate records in accounting software and Excel.
• Support the production of extended trial balances and financial reports.
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts and year-end financial statements.
• Help with audit queries and ad hoc accounting tasks.
• Work closely with senior team members, demonstrating a proactive and professional approach.
• Build strong relationships with your team and clients.
• Take ownership of your professional development, with full study support for a relevant accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA).
• Accurately record billable time on client work.

Your profile
To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A Level equivalent, or Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Bachelor's or Master's).
• Keen to study towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA support provided).
• IT proficient, with good Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to balance work and study.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numeracy skills.

If you are looking for a supportive, professional, and growth-orientated environment, we would love to hear from you.
About Us
CSC is a global business, legal, and financial services company based in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, providing knowledge-based solutions to clients worldwide. We have offices and capabilities in over 140 jurisdictions in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and more than 8,000 colleagues. We are the business behind business.®
Visit our careers site to learn more about CSC and our commitment to our clients, communities, and each other.
CSC is committed to creating a feeling of belonging through a diverse and growth-oriented environment where everyone is valued.
CSC colleagues have global career opportunities and excellent benefits, including annual success-sharing bonuses or commission plans based on individual performance. To learn more, visit cscglobal.com/service/careers.
We offer a range of support to colleagues with disabilities, ensuring people have the necessary resources to thrive in their roles. We encourage candidates to work closely with our talent acquisition partners to convey their specific needs. Our commitment to accessibility reflects our broader dedication to diversity and belonging,
CSC only accepts resumes from employment agencies that are part of our approved supplier program. Resumes submitted from other agencies either to talent acquisition, our hiring leaders, employees, or through any other mechanism other than our supplier process, will not be eligible to claim related fees and the submitted resumes will be considered property of CSC.
We encourage candidates to apply directly to our website and not through third-party sources.
Disclaimer: The information above describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to describe all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
About the Team
At CSC®, we're always looking ahead, finding ways to innovate, challenge the status quo, and anticipate the needs of our clients. We exceed expectations by adapting client ambitions and goals as our own. This Fierce Client Spirit has helped us adapt and create solutions that have enabled businesses to run smoother and smarter for more than 125 years. It's also the reason we're the trusted partner of many of the world's most successful organizations.
CSC is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented people whose values align with ours. We empower our colleagues to bring the right solutions to market to meet client demand. That's why we are the leading provider of business administration and compliance solutions.

• CSC is a great place to work with smart and dedicated people.
• We have won several employer recognition awards, including Top Workplace USA, Great Places to Work India, and Built In's Best Places to Work.
• We offer fulfilling work and career opportunities. Most positions are filled with internal moves and employee referrals.
• Employees are eligible for Success Sharing, bonuses, or commission plans based on role and individual performance.
• CSC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes annual leave, tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and more.
• As business needs allow, CSC offers hybrid or remote work schedules in alignment with local regulations. Specific details for this position will be discussed during the interview process.