Ref: 34609
Guernsey
Full Time Permanent
Accounting Our client is seeking an enthusiastic accountant with people management experience who demonstrates core values and wishes to build a rewarding career. This role is a permanent contract. The successful candidate will oversee a small team of accountants and bookkeepers at various levels, ensuring the timely delivery of accurate financial statements in a cost-effective manner. Job Duties:
Reviewing work prepared by the client accounting team to ensure it meets high standards. Prioritising and supervising the workload of the client accounting team to ensure effective planning and meeting of deadlines. Working proactively with the trust administration teams to resolve queries and finalise financial statements promptly. Assisting in the development of new policies and procedures to improve operational efficiencies. Acting as the key liaison with the trust transformation team regarding advances in automation of bookkeeping and financial statement preparation across multiple jurisdictions. Producing accurate and timely management information while ensuring agreed targets and key performance indicators are met. Reviewing and approving team timesheets and overseeing work scheduling and delegation. Conducting performance reviews and assisting in setting team objectives. Providing guidance, development, coaching, and mentoring to the team. Preparing the annual client accounting team budget in conjunction with the Finance Director. Providing bookkeeping and financial statement review training to trust administration staff. Assisting the Finance Director with the preparation of internal annual financial statements.
Job Requirements:
Sound technical knowledge and demonstrated technical ability within accounting, with at least 1-2 years’ post-qualification experience. Knowledge and experience in trust and company financial statements. Successful attainment of ACA/ACCA qualification (or equivalent) while meeting CPD requirements. Very good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to converse with a diverse range of people. Ability to develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships. Capability to produce and/or review moderately complex documentation with high attention to detail and accuracy. Demonstrated critical analysis skills to review existing processes and procedures, alongside the ability to formulate ideas and concepts. Ability to work to deadlines and project plans with minimal direction to achieve objectives. Competence in selecting the most appropriate solutions while adopting a commercial approach to ensure business and client service excellence. Management skills reflecting the ability to understand, inspire, and develop others. Personal qualities of integrity, discretion, and tact.
What You’ll Love:This role offers the chance to play a key part in maintaining and enhancing the jurisdiction’s reputation. You will work in a collaborative environment with opportunities to develop your skills in regulatory oversight, policy creation, and risk-based supervision. The organisation values professional growth and provides ample opportunities for training and career development. Interested? Register today, confidentially, with one of our friendly and dedicated recruitment specialists by clicking here Go back
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