Accountant - Client Expenses

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.

Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.

With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role/ Department:

 This position is required within the Client Expenses team with the successful individual based in Limerick and  reporting directly to the locally based Client Expenses Team Lead. 

The Ireland Client Expenses Team is responsible for the payment of Third Party, Management, Performance and Directors fee payments along with the calculation and filing of all related tax returns.  The team is also responsible for the preparation and review of client budgets on a quarterly basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team.  We are particularly interested in candidates with previous experience in fund administration although we are also keen to hear from candidates who believe they have a transferable skillset.  Successful candidates will receive a mix of classroom and on the job training to become operational in the role.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Payment of client Third Party, Management, Performance and Directors Fees to agreed Service Level Agreements.
• Calculation and review of all related client tax returns, PAYE/PRSI/VAT, for filing with the Irish Revenue Commissioners to agreed timelines.
• Deliver high quality service to customers by accurate, timely completion of all assigned tasks (which may be part of larger processes) and requests for information.
• Ensure all emails received from clients and the business are responded to and resolved in a timely manner.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, suppliers and contacts in other business units
• Liaise with new clients and other operational departments to onboard new clients effectively.
• Perform tasks under supervision of defined processes or procedures and check for errors. Ensure procedures in relation to above tasks are adhered to.
• Involvement in process improvement projects, as required.
• Assist other colleagues as appropriate.
• Act as effective team member within the unit and with other units by imparting knowledge as appropriate.

Skills/ Qualifications:

The successful candidate will benefit from having:

• Previous experience within Financial Services, Fund administration or Accounts Payable.
• Good attention to detail
• Client Service Orientation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent PC skills especially MS Excel
• Ability to assess issues, identify solutions and problem solve in a timely basis
• Ability to work in a team environment effectively to ensure critical deadlines are met

Work Authorization

Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide employment permit sponsorship for this role. This includes Critical Skills Employment Permits, General Employment Permits, Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits, Stamp 1G permissions, and other employment permits under Irish immigration frameworks.

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.

Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.