Client Accounting Services Manager

Ogier; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Client Accounting Services Manager to lead a dynamic team in London. This role offers the opportunity to manage client accounting needs across various sectors, including Real Estate and Corporate Services. The ideal candidate will possess a recognized accounting qualification and have a strong grasp of UK GAAP and IFRS. With a focus on career development and a supportive work environment, this position promises a rewarding journey for those eager to make a significant impact in a fast-paced accounting services team. If you are self-motivated and client-focused, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with post-qualification experience in the finance industry.
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP, IFRS, and audit approaches.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of accountants and meet diverse client accounting needs.
• Review financial statements and ensure compliance with UK tax regulations.

Skills

ACCA

ACA

CIMA

ICAS

UK GAAP

IFRS

VAT return preparation

Real estate accounting

Financial reporting

Audit approaches

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

Caseware

Job description

Client Accounting Services Manager

Department: Accounting Services - Ogier Global

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Description

At Ogier, we pride ourselves on our open and progressive work environment, perfect for career development, and seek talented individuals to join our team.

Our latest opportunity is for a Client Accounting Services Manager to join our London office and be part of our growing Accounting services team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of London-based accountants, reporting to the centralised accounting team in the Channel Islands, to meet diverse client accounting needs across UK and Channel Islands service lines, including Real Estate, Private Wealth, and Corporate Services.
• Review financial statements and line management duties, with a focus on Real Estate clients and Ogier's VAT service line.
• Develop the London-based accountants and wider team through recruitment, training, and sharing technical knowledge.
• Meet regularly with in-house teams to ensure adherence to contractual obligations and client KPIs.
• Review financial statements, management accounts, and bookkeeping for various client types.
• Attend client meetings to provide technical accounting support.
• Participate in projects and senior-level team decisions.
• Assist in creating and maintaining client-specific accounting procedures and templates.
• Liaise with tax advisors, ensure UK tax compliance, and support the UK team with VAT services.
• Coordinate with external auditors.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Team Leader.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

We seek a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, ICAS, or other recognized qualification) with post-qualification experience and knowledge of the local finance industry, legislation, and regulatory requirements.

The candidate should have excellent knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, financial reporting standards, and a solid understanding of audit approaches. Experience with VAT return preparation and submissions, as well as real estate accounting, is required.

Knowledge of financial reporting for corporate, real estate, and private wealth clients, along with familiarity with UK tax reporting, is essential. Experience with Caseware is advantageous but not mandatory.

As a people manager, you should have a structured approach to planning, prioritization, and workload management. You must be self-motivated, analytical, client-focused, and possess strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

If this opportunity excites you and you are eager to join a busy, fast-growing accounting services team, we encourage you to get in touch.