Assistant Manager Accounting

Project Accountants; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Accountants Ltd, a Jersey-based professional services firm, seeks an Assistant Manager – Accounting to deliver high-quality accounting and financial reporting services for a diverse client portfolio, primarily in financial services. You will lead junior staff, review work, and apply technical accounting knowledge.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, commercial judgement, and the ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Qualified or pursuing accountant with ACCA/CA/ICAEW.
• Strong IFRS and UK GAAP experience.
• Experience in financial services sector preferred.
• Proficient Excel and MS Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting including cash flow forecasts and budgets.
• Prepare and review annual and interim financial statements under IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts within reporting timelines.
• Produce financial information for board and committee reporting packs.
• Review work of junior team members for accuracy and compliance.
• Apply accounting standards and draft technical accounting papers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel expertise

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor/Master in Accounting or Finance

Professional qualification (ACCA/CA/ICAEW)

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

SAP

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Project Accountants Ltd is a Jersey basedprofessional services firm. Our mission is to remap the delivery of professional services through increased resource availability, innovation, and global outreach.

Role Overview

The AssistantManager – Accounting will play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting and financial reporting services to a diverse portfolio of clients, primarily within the financial services sector. The role involves the preparation and review of statutory and management reporting, oversight of work performed by junior team members, and the application of strong technical accounting knowledge.

The successful candidate willdemonstratestrong attention to detail, sound commercial judgement, and the ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced, professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting, including cash flow forecasts, budgets,
• and variance analysis.
• Prepare and review annual and interim financial statementsin accordance withIFRS, UK GAAP, and other relevantgenerally acceptedaccounting standards.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts in agreed client formats and within established reporting timelines.
• Produce financial information for inclusion in board and committee reporting packs, asrequired.
• Perform review and quality assurance of work prepared by other members of the team, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to professional standards.
• Apply and interpret a broad range of accounting standards, providing technical input and guidance whererequired.
• Draft technical accounting papers addressing accounting treatments, judgements, and the impact of new or amended accounting standards.

Experience

• 4-6 years of experience in accounting or finance roles, with a focus on general accounting, financial reporting, and tax compliance.
• Experience supporting month-end and period-end close processes, including the preparation of recurring management accounts.
• Experience of working in the offshore financial services sector as a preference.
• Prior experience in a professional service, audit, or accounting advisory environment.
• Exposure to preparing technical accounting memoranda or advisory-style papers.
• Experience providing guidance, review, or informal supervision to junior team members.
• Prior experience inFinancialservices is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s orMaster’s degreein Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Qualified/Pursingaccountant and member of a recognised professional accounting body (e.g. ACCA,CAor ICAEW).
• Strong technical accounting experience, with demonstrableexpertisein IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Proven experience within the financial services sector.
• Advancedproficiencyin Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Experience reviewing work prepared by others and providing clear, constructive feedback.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a consistent focus on delivering high-quality outputs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to structure work logically and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and a high standard of ethical conduct.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiencyin accounting softwareis desirable(e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, SAP, or similar).
• Advanced knowledge of Excel for financial reporting and analysis.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a remote environment.