Client Accounting Manager

ZEDRA Group; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ZEDRA Group in Warszawa is recruiting a Client Accounting Manager to build and lead a multi-level accounting team, ensuring timely, accurate financial statements under UK GAAP. You will manage workflow, client expectations and collaborate with Trust Administration Teams.

You will also own billing processes, drive efficiency initiatives and support Head of Accounting while meeting KPIs and risk targets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience with people management.
• Experience in fiduciary services and UK GAAP/FRS102.
• Ability to present to a Board and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Accountants and Bookkeepers.
• Manage workflow of the accounting function and deadlines.
• Prepare complex financial statements under UK GAAP.
• Provide management information and KPIs to clients and leadership.
• Liaise with auditors, clients and third parties professionally.
• Drive profitability through process improvements and billing oversight.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Client service

Financial reporting

Communication

Board-level presentation

Education

Accounting degree

UK GAAP knowledge

Job description

As Client Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for building, leading and managing a team of Accountants and Bookkeepers at various levels. You will also manage the workflow of the accounting function and ensure timely delivery of technically accurate financial statements at a profit.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure all client expectations and accounting deadlines are properly prepared for and managed.
• Prioritise and manage the workflow of the accounting function and also to work proactively with the Trust Administration Teams to ensure queries are cleared and financial statements are finalised in a timely manner.
• Take ownership, prioritise workload and liaise with clients, auditors and other third parties in a professional manner.
• Improve profitability by reviewing charging structures, fee set-ups, by ensuring the timely billing / invoicing of accounting fees and supporting the Trust Administration Teams with the accounting element of client fee proposals.
• Support the Head of Accounting and also initiate and champion change initiatives to ensure improved operating efficiencies, optimum headcount and profitability. This will include special project work as and when required.
• Achieve personal targets as set out for their role (this will include targets for time recording and utilisation) and will also take action to ensure agreed business risk targets are met. They will use technical capability to understand and manage risk, escalating where necessary and required in accordance with policies.
• Ensure the timely delivery of high quality and technically accurate financial statements in line with statutory requirements and generally accepted accounting standards (UK GAAP).
• Responsible for the preparation and review of complex financial statements and will provide ongoing support to colleagues on technical and ad hoc financial queries and initiatives.
• Produce accurate and timely management information and ensure agreed targets and key performance indicators are met (KPI’s).

Knowledge & Experience

• Relevant accounting experience within a fiduciary services environment of which at least 5 years should have included people management
• Working knowledge and understanding of relevant statutory requirements
• Demonstrable technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP/ FRS102)
• Ability to communicate and deliver presentations at Board level
• Ability to use judgement and initiative in applying standard work practices and solving day to day problems