Offshore Financial Centres (OFCs), as low-tax, lightly regulated jurisdictions, specialise in providing the corporate and commercial infrastructure for the formation of offshore companies and for the investment of offshore funds.
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Offshore Finance & Accountancy Jobs in Jersey
The Channel Islands are an archipelago in the English Channel off the Normandy coast of France. They are divided into two British Crown Dependencies, the Bailiwicks of Guernsey and Jersey.
With long sandy bays in the south and rugged cliffs in the north, Jersey is the largest of all the English Channel islands. Despite a relaxed culture, the island has a thriving economic scene offering professionals challenging and interesting work, as well as that much sought after quality of life.
Located 85 miles from the English coast and just 14 miles from the coast of France, Jersey has distinguishing Anglo-French features. Many places bear French names however the most commonly spoken language is English. Some locals still speak a unique Jersey-French dialogue however traditionally there is still a loyalty to the British crown. There are several daily flights from the UK to Jersey taking approximately an hour, alternatively it is just seventy miles by fast ferry from the mainland.
Home to a number of harbours, marinas, manicured golf courses, and a race course, Jersey has mild winters and cool summers. The landscape is admirable and appealing to those wishing to experience a calm and measured lifestyle.
Not just famous for creamy milk and their crop of potatoes, the Island of Jersey is also an internationally recognised offshore jurisdiction with 60% of the island’s revenue generated through the Finance and the Support industries. Jersey's finance centre offers qualified professionals an opportunity to work in an environment that is far more relaxed than main-land financial districts. Income tax has remained at a flat rate of 20% for decades.
Jersey is not a part of the United Kingdom or European Union, but rather an internally self-governing dependent territory of the Crown. The inhabitants are British citizens. Local authorities make their own laws and oversee all internal administration, fiscal and social policies. In turn this means that all tax is controlled and is positioned at a favourable banding for corporate and personal investors.
The economy of the islands is dominated by financial services, tourism, electronic commerce and agriculture. The relatively light tax burden has encouraged a booming offshore finance sector.
Click here for further information on Living & Working in Jersey, Facts on Jersey, Searching for a job in Jersey and the Relocation Process, as well as other offshore locations to consider.
What Reach Offshore can do for you
We have a dedicated, offshore team specialising in the recruitment of professionals across accountancy, finance, financial services and banking.
We are able to assist English-speaking candidates, from all countries around the world, with their offshore career search. Reach Offshore has helped relocate professionals to offshore destinations from a variety of countries including the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, India and South Africa as well as moves from one offshore jurisdiction to another.
Our consultants have a detailed knowledge of living and working in offshore jurisdictions and regularly spend time in each. As a result they are always available to offer first hand advice on relocating to a new country. At Reach Offshore we not only help you find offshore positions, but are also available to offer advice about any aspect of a contract, a career or life offshore and can;
- arrange video conferences
- advise on work permits/visas
- assist with travel arrangements for on island interviews, if required
- negotiate the best remuneration package for you based on our knowledge of the local market
If you want to consider a career in Jersey, our team are ready to give you realistic and detailed advice on your prospects in the offshore employment market.
