Senior Manager, Global Accounting

• Location: Jersey
• 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