Global Accounting Manager

An excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to step into a Global Accounting Manager role within a collaborative, international environment. This position combines oversight of accounting outputs with team mentoring and cross-jurisdictional client support. Location Guernsey , Channel Islands Duties for this role include, but are not limited to: Managing day-to-day activities of team members and allocating work to meet client deadlines. Providing technical support, explanations and guidance to colleagues across accounting locations. Ensuring work is completed efficiently and cost-effectively. Updating central account status records for deadline tracking and reporting. Supporting objective setting, performance reviews and development planning for team members. Preparing and reviewing accurate financial statements, including complex accounting work. Preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly and semi-annual client reports. Maintaining accurate accounting records in systems such as QuickBooks, Viewpoint and Yardi. Understanding underlying transactions and liaising with senior leaders where required. Building trusted relationships with clients, auditors and third-party service providers. Ensuring consistent accounting service levels and swift resolution of issues. Collaborating with client administration and global colleagues. Adhering to internal policies and procedures and supporting cross-jurisdictional consistency. Maintaining CPD requirements and supporting a culture of continuous improvement. Skills / Qualifications The ideal candidate will be ACCA or ICAEW qualified (or equivalent) with a strong finance background, ideally gained within audit or a corporate services provider. Previous experience managing or mentoring team members, ideally 1-2 years in a leadership capacity, would be highly desirable. Strong technical accounting knowledge is essential, alongside the ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and manage competing priorities. Real estate sector experience would be advantageous but is not essential. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.