Job Description

We've an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager to join our Global Accounting team.

The role will focus particularly on delivery of technically accurate accounts and periodic reports for a varied portfolio of clients (including, but not limited to, unit trusts, companies, partnerships and foundations) in accordance with agreed deadlines.

You'll also be responsible for client relationship management, mentoring and coaching of junior team members and supporting global client administration colleagues.

If you're looking for a new opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing date: 6 November

About the role

• Effectively manage the day to day activities of team members reporting to you, ensuring work is planned and allocated in order to meet client requirements including deadlines
• Collaborate with colleagues across all accounting locations, providing explanations, advice and accounting support as and when required
• Act as a role model to junior colleagues to assist in building, developing and motivating a high proficient accounting team
• Review accurate and timely financial statements including complex accounting work
• Review monthly, quarterly and bi-annual reports
• Maintain accurate and up to date accounting records in the client entity databases (including Viewpoint, Quickbooks and Yardi)
• Ensure you have and maintain a detailed understanding of the transactions you are dealing with and liaise with your line manager on a regular basis
• Build and develop relationships with clients, auditors and third party service providers
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure client expectations and deadlines are properly managed
• Collaborate with client administration and other colleagues to resolve accounting queries, providing explanations and accounting support as and when required

About you

• Candidates must have entitled or registered status for Jersey, Channel Islands UK
• Qualified ACCA/ACA or qualified by relevant experience with good up to date technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS, including practical application
• Knowledge of US GAAP would be an advantage
• Previous experience of accounting systems, particularly Viewpoint and Quickbooks would be an advantage
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• A positive and flexible approach
• An aptitude for data analysis/problem solving
• Able to manage and prioritise tasks and time in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team