Global Accounting Manager

Leapfrog Recruitment Consultants; Lochboisdale; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage a global portfolio and build strong client relationships. This role combines technical accounting, team management, and international collaboration. Candidates should be ACCA/ACA qualified or have relevant experience, with a strong understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS. The position includes responsibilities such as preparing financial statements, guiding a team, and maintaining accurate accounting records within systems like QuickBooks. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA qualified or relevant experience required.
• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience with US GAAP is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of team members.
• Provide technical support and guidance.
• Prepare and review accurate financial statements.
• Build strong relationships with clients and auditors.

Skills

UK GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

US GAAP experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

ACCA/ACA qualification or relevant experience

Tools

QuickBooks

Viewpoint

Yardi

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to manage a global portfolio, build strong client relationships and support the development of a busy accounting team. For someone with strong GAAP knowledge and team leadership experience, this role provides a mix of technical accounting, client interaction and global collaboration!

Location and Duties

• 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/ACA qualified or qualified by relevant experience, with strong, up-to-date technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS. Experience with US GAAP, Viewpoint or Yardi would be an advantage. They will be self‑motivated, capable of working with minimal supervision and confident managing multiple deadlines. Strong attention to detail, accuracy, communication skills and a positive, flexible approach are essential.

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