Manager

Langham Hall Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Langham Hall Group is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager in Guernsey to lead a growing team delivering accounting services for real estate and private equity clients. You will oversee statutory financial statements, consolidations, and investor reporting, ensuring IFRS and UK GAAP compliance while coaching junior staff and coordinating with senior leaders for smooth onboarding of new business.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification with 3–5 years PQE and a proven ability to manage

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with 3–5 years post-qualification experience.
• Solid understanding of IFRS, UK GAAP and related accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting team to deliver services for real estate and private equity clients.
• Oversee statutory financial statements and consolidations in line with accounting standards.
• Manage investor reporting, treasury sign-offs, and client communications to ensure timely deliverables.
• Coach junior staff, set objectives, and monitor workload and performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory deadlines and internal controls.

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

Staff management

IFRS

UK GAAP

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Excel

CaseWare

Sage

Job description

Manager

Department: Accounting

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Guernsey

Description

This is an opportunity for a driven and talented individual to make a real difference as part of a dedicated and professional growing team. The candidate will work on a range of matters providing accounting services for new and established real estate and private equity clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Become familiar with the Company's policies and procedures, identify efficiencies or amendments required, and implement changes as necessary.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge on fund structure mechanics and process, having the ability to problem solve and be the first point of contact for more complicated requests.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with our clients and external parties, becoming the main contact on your portfolio, proactively managing client expectations and turnaround times.
• Take responsibility for ensuring team deadlines and key performance indicators are met and act as a key reviewer for quality control on the team's workload.
• Ensure administration agreements capturing all variable/chargeable fees are in place for your portfolio of clients, quarterly invoices are raised in line with internal deadlines and settled in a timely manner.
• Create a cohesive culture between the different teams within the business.
• Line manage junior members of the team and provide relevant coaching. Set and measure objectives as part of the annual performance cycle.
• Actively oversee client mailboxes and junior team members workloads to identify priority tasks to be completed and delegate tasks effectively.
• Work effectively with the senior leaders to ensure a smooth transition/onboarding of new business.
• Review/authorise treasury functions within sign off levels on a timely basis, ensuring a high-level of accuracy.
• Compile, analyse and review financial information underlying the financial statements, including the treatment of business transactions.
• Prepare and review statutory financial statements and consolidations in accordance with the relevant accounting standards.
• Prepare and review quarterly investor reporting which includes management accounts and capital statements in accordance with the relevant accounting standards.
• Prepare and review bank debt covenant reporting, monthly/quarterly NAVs, investor tax, CIS and VAT reporting.
• Plan and project manage year end audits, liaise with external auditors and clients, ensure a smooth process and timely collation/sharing of files.
• Ensure all regulatory and statutory reporting deadlines and filings are achieved.
• Assist/lead on projects, ensuring deadlines are met and training is delivered.
• Any other tasks or ad-hoc duties as necessary.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The candidate is expected to be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with a minimum of 3-5 years post-qualification experience. A solid understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP and other relevant accounting standards. The ability to solve practical problems and experience in managing, supervising or coaching staff.