Our client seeks a Client Accountant Manager to join their team.
You must be willing to relocate to the Isle of Man to apply.
Role Profile
The Client Accounting Manager will be responsible for building, leading, and managing a team of Accountants and Bookkeepers at various levels, managing the workflow of the accounting function, and ensuring timely delivery of technically accurate financial statements at a profit.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure all client expectations and accounting deadlines are properly prepared for and managed. Prioritise and manage the workflow of the accounting function and work proactively with the Trust Administration Teams to ensure queries are cleared and financial statements are finalised in a timely manner. Take ownership, prioritise workload, and liaise with clients, auditors, and other third parties in a professional manner. Improve profitability by reviewing charging structures, fee set-ups, ensuring timely billing/invoicing of accounting fees, and supporting the Trust Administration Teams with the accounting element of client fee proposals. Support the Head of Accounting and initiate and champion change initiatives to ensure improved operating efficiencies, optimum headcount, and profitability, including special project work as required. Achieve personal targets as set out for the role, including targets for time recording and utilisation, and ensure agreed business risk targets are met. Utilise technical capability to understand and manage risk, escalating where necessary in accordance with policies. Ensure timely delivery of high-quality and technically accurate financial statements in line with statutory requirements and generally accepted accounting standards (UK GAAP). Prepare and review complex financial statements and provide ongoing support to colleagues on technical and ad hoc financial queries and initiatives. Produce accurate and timely management information and ensure agreed targets and key performance indicators (KPIs) are met. Build, lead, and manage a team of accountants and bookkeepers at various levels, providing guidance, development, coaching, mentoring, and ensuring CPD requirements are adhered to.
Key Skills And Experience Relevant professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA or CA); a fiduciary qualification (e.g., STEP) is beneficial. Relevant accounting experience within a fiduciary services environment, with at least 5 years in people management. Working knowledge and understanding of relevant statutory requirements. Demonstrable technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP/FRS102). Ability to communicate and deliver presentations at Board level. Judgement and initiative in applying standard work practices and solving day-to-day problems. Flexibility and professionalism when working under time-driven pressures with good prioritisation and time management skills. Ability to deliver results without compromising on quality and accuracy. Strong team player, self-motivated, and focused on exceeding targets and goals. High level of personal and interpersonal skills, building relationships with both clients and colleagues.
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You must be willing to relocate to the Isle of Man to apply.
Role Profile
The Client Accounting Manager will be responsible for building, leading, and managing a team of Accountants and Bookkeepers at various levels, managing the workflow of the accounting function, and ensuring timely delivery of technically accurate financial statements at a profit.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure all client expectations and accounting deadlines are properly prepared for and managed. Prioritise and manage the workflow of the accounting function and work proactively with the Trust Administration Teams to ensure queries are cleared and financial statements are finalised in a timely manner. Take ownership, prioritise workload, and liaise with clients, auditors, and other third parties in a professional manner. Improve profitability by reviewing charging structures, fee set-ups, ensuring timely billing/invoicing of accounting fees, and supporting the Trust Administration Teams with the accounting element of client fee proposals. Support the Head of Accounting and initiate and champion change initiatives to ensure improved operating efficiencies, optimum headcount, and profitability, including special project work as required. Achieve personal targets as set out for the role, including targets for time recording and utilisation, and ensure agreed business risk targets are met. Utilise technical capability to understand and manage risk, escalating where necessary in accordance with policies. Ensure timely delivery of high-quality and technically accurate financial statements in line with statutory requirements and generally accepted accounting standards (UK GAAP). Prepare and review complex financial statements and provide ongoing support to colleagues on technical and ad hoc financial queries and initiatives. Produce accurate and timely management information and ensure agreed targets and key performance indicators (KPIs) are met. Build, lead, and manage a team of accountants and bookkeepers at various levels, providing guidance, development, coaching, mentoring, and ensuring CPD requirements are adhered to.
Key Skills And Experience Relevant professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA or CA); a fiduciary qualification (e.g., STEP) is beneficial. Relevant accounting experience within a fiduciary services environment, with at least 5 years in people management. Working knowledge and understanding of relevant statutory requirements. Demonstrable technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP/FRS102). Ability to communicate and deliver presentations at Board level. Judgement and initiative in applying standard work practices and solving day-to-day problems. Flexibility and professionalism when working under time-driven pressures with good prioritisation and time management skills. Ability to deliver results without compromising on quality and accuracy. Strong team player, self-motivated, and focused on exceeding targets and goals. High level of personal and interpersonal skills, building relationships with both clients and colleagues.
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