Client Accounting Services Manager

Ogier Legal Limited; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; 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 an exciting opportunity to manage diverse client accounting needs across various sectors, including Real Estate and Private Wealth. You will play a crucial role in developing your team, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, and providing expert accounting support. Join a fast-growing accounting services team that values career development and fosters an open and progressive work environment. If you're a qualified accountant with a passion for client service and team management, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with post qualification experience in finance.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, and financial reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of accountants and oversee client accounting needs.
• Review financial statements and ensure compliance with client KPIs.
• Provide technical accounting support during client meetings.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, ICAS)

UK GAAP

IFRS

Financial Reporting Standards

Audit Approaches

VAT Return Preparation

Real Estate Accounting

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Decision-Making Skills

Education

Recognised Accounting Qualification

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

You will 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.

This includes, but is not limited to; Real Estate, Private Wealth and Corporate Services. The role will primarily manage a bank of clients, reviewing financial statements and line management duties, focused on Real Estate clients and the running of Ogier's VAT service line. You will also be responsible for development of the London based accountants and wider team as required, which will include recruitment, training and sharing technical knowledge with the team and fee earners.

Additional duties include:

1. Meeting regularly with the in-house teams to ensure adherence to contractual obligations and client specific KPIs
2. Reviewing financial statements, management accounts and bookkeeping across a variety of different client types
3. Attending client meetings to provide technical accounting support
4. Key involvement in projects and team decisions at senior level
5. Assist with the creation and maintenance of client specific accounting procedures and templates
6. Liaising with tax advisors and ensuring compliance with UK tax and supporting the UK team with the VAT service offering
7. Liaising with external auditors
8. Performing any other ad-hoc duties as requested by the Team Leader of the centralised accounting team

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

We are seeking a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, ICAS or other recognised qualification) with demonstrated post qualification experience, and a detailed knowledge of the local finance industry, legislation and regulatory requirements. In addition to this you will have an excellent working knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, financial reporting standards and a solid grasp of audit approaches. We are also seeking a candidate who has experience with both VAT return preparation and submissions and Real estate accounting.

You will have knowledge of the financial reporting requirements for corporate, real estate and private wealth clients, and familiarity with the UK tax reporting environment. Knowledge of Caseware is advantageous, but not essential.

As a people manager you will have a structured approach to planning, prioritisation and control of your own work and team workload. You will be a self-motivated, analytical thinker, with strong client service mentality. In addition to this you will have proven diagnostic, problem solving and decision-making skills.

If this sounds like you and you're excited by the opportunity to be part of a busy, fast growing accounting services team, get in touch.