Vacancy at HFL Limited
Oak - Client Accountant
Isle of Man
Vacancy listed
23/07/2026
Application deadline
30/07/2026
Details
OPERA /OAK SUMMARY
Opera is a privately owned financial services group, created to build a world-class portfolio of fund, corporate and fiduciary businesses. Majority backed by Pula, the family office of Stephen Lansdown CBE - co-founder of Hargreaves Lansdown - and like-minded shareholders such as Sealyham, the family office of Tom Scott.
Opera’s growing portfolio includes Accuro, Amber (now Oak Bahamas), HFL, Meritus and Oak, with operations across eight jurisdictions: Bermuda, Geneva, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, London, Mauritius and The Bahamas. The group administers assets totalling $81bn. For more information, please visit: https://www.operalimited.com/
Oak offers innovative private client, corporate and fund administration services tailored to our clients' needs. Today, Oak operates across Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man, Mauritius and The Bahamas with more than 250 employees administering over $27.5 billion in assets. The group is known for its client-centric approach, commitment to excellence and forward-thinking vision.
Oak is owned by Opera Limited, a new holding company backed by Pula, the family office of Stephen Lansdown, co-founder of Hargreaves Lansdown, along with like-minded shareholders such as Sealyham, the family office of Tom Scott.
JOB SUMMARY
To provide accounting and financial reporting services to a portfolio of clients. Preparation of periodic financial reporting in accordance with relevant accounting and industry standards and providing assistance and advice on accounting related matters generally. Liaison with stakeholders, external accountant and auditors as necessary.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
Manage the recording of financial information and preparation of financial statements for an allocated portfolio of entities with completion in a timely manner and in accordance with the relevant jurisdictional client accounting policy and procedures
Maintain accurate day to day client ledgers, ensuring all transactions are in-line with source documentation, of complex transactions, flow of funds, multi-currency for all cash and non-cash transaction on Oak’s accounting software (Viewpoint).
Keeping up to date accounting records for client entities, paying particular attention to bank statements, agreements, invoices, contracts and other documents signed by an entity
Liaising with the Administration Team on accounts queries
Preparing annual financial statements, solvency tests, asset statements and other ad-hoc financial reporting with accuracy and completeness together with additional reporting to meet deadlines for tax returns and jurisdictional annual filings.
Preparation of tax returns for UK property holding with HMRC, IOM tax returns and any other relevant tax return
Providing first contact technical assistance to the accounting team as required
Maintaining an awareness of changes to the relevant financial, legal and regulatory framework within which the company operates.
Meet internal deadlines whilst maintaining a high attention to detail, accuracy and consistency across all client’s financial records within the relevant jurisdictional accounting software, and MS Excel for checklists and additional schedules.
Update accounts monitoring system.
KEY COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
A relevant qualification (e.g., ACCA) or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role
Preferably Fiduciary experience of accounting for company and trust structures
Effective communication skills - both verbal and written
Has an enquiring mind, being able to question, research, apply and share learning
High level of accuracy, initiative, exceptional organisational skills, and proficiency in accounting software, and MS Excel to Intermediate or higher level
The ability to pick up and adapt to various bespoke IT/accounting systems and banking platforms
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Excellent team player and willing to go the extra mile
Opera is a privately owned financial services group, created to build a world-class portfolio of fund, corporate and fiduciary businesses. Majority backed by Pula, the family office of Stephen Lansdown CBE - co-founder of Hargreaves Lansdown - and like-minded shareholders such as Sealyham, the family office of Tom Scott.
Opera’s growing portfolio includes Accuro, Amber (now Oak Bahamas), HFL, Meritus and Oak, with operations across eight jurisdictions: Bermuda, Geneva, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, London, Mauritius and The Bahamas. The group administers assets totalling $81bn. For more information, please visit: https://www.operalimited.com/
Oak offers innovative private client, corporate and fund administration services tailored to our clients' needs. Today, Oak operates across Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man, Mauritius and The Bahamas with more than 250 employees administering over $27.5 billion in assets. The group is known for its client-centric approach, commitment to excellence and forward-thinking vision.
Oak is owned by Opera Limited, a new holding company backed by Pula, the family office of Stephen Lansdown, co-founder of Hargreaves Lansdown, along with like-minded shareholders such as Sealyham, the family office of Tom Scott.
JOB SUMMARY
To provide accounting and financial reporting services to a portfolio of clients. Preparation of periodic financial reporting in accordance with relevant accounting and industry standards and providing assistance and advice on accounting related matters generally. Liaison with stakeholders, external accountant and auditors as necessary.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
Manage the recording of financial information and preparation of financial statements for an allocated portfolio of entities with completion in a timely manner and in accordance with the relevant jurisdictional client accounting policy and procedures
Maintain accurate day to day client ledgers, ensuring all transactions are in-line with source documentation, of complex transactions, flow of funds, multi-currency for all cash and non-cash transaction on Oak’s accounting software (Viewpoint).
Keeping up to date accounting records for client entities, paying particular attention to bank statements, agreements, invoices, contracts and other documents signed by an entity
Liaising with the Administration Team on accounts queries
Preparing annual financial statements, solvency tests, asset statements and other ad-hoc financial reporting with accuracy and completeness together with additional reporting to meet deadlines for tax returns and jurisdictional annual filings.
Preparation of tax returns for UK property holding with HMRC, IOM tax returns and any other relevant tax return
Providing first contact technical assistance to the accounting team as required
Maintaining an awareness of changes to the relevant financial, legal and regulatory framework within which the company operates.
Meet internal deadlines whilst maintaining a high attention to detail, accuracy and consistency across all client’s financial records within the relevant jurisdictional accounting software, and MS Excel for checklists and additional schedules.
Update accounts monitoring system.
KEY COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
A relevant qualification (e.g., ACCA) or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role
Preferably Fiduciary experience of accounting for company and trust structures
Effective communication skills - both verbal and written
Has an enquiring mind, being able to question, research, apply and share learning
High level of accuracy, initiative, exceptional organisational skills, and proficiency in accounting software, and MS Excel to Intermediate or higher level
The ability to pick up and adapt to various bespoke IT/accounting systems and banking platforms
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Excellent team player and willing to go the extra mile
Ability to deal with complex issues in a timely and proactive manner