Senior Manager, Global Accounting

Mourant; New Jersey; On-site; USD 93,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Mourant is seeking a Senior Manager to join our Global Accounting team, delivering technically accurate accounts and periodic reports for a varied client portfolio including unit trusts, companies, partnerships and foundations. You will also manage day-to-day activities and act as role model to junior colleagues.

Responsibilities include reviewing financial statements, coordinating monthly, quarterly and bi-annual reports, maintaining accounting records, and building strong client relationships

Qualifications

• Qualified ACCA/ACA or equivalent with up-to-date UK GAAP and IFRS knowledge.
• Experience with Viewpoint and QuickBooks.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Entitled or registered status for Jersey required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of team members and ensure work is planned and allocated to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with colleagues across accounting locations, providing explanations and accounting support as required.
• Act as a role model to junior colleagues to build and motivate a high-performing accounting team.
• Review accurate and timely financial statements including complex accounting work.
• Review monthly, quarterly and bi-annual reports.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in client entity databases and ensure transactions are well understood.
• Build and develop relationships with clients, auditors and third-party service providers.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Mentoring

Client relationship management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

Viewpoint

QuickBooks

Job description

We've an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager to join our Global Accounting team.The role will focus particularly on delivery of technically accurate accounts and periodic reports for a varied portfolio of clients (including, but not limited to, unit trusts, companies, partnerships and foundations) in accordance with agreed deadlines.You'll also be responsible for client relationship management, mentoring and coaching of junior team members and supporting global client administration colleagues.If you're looking for a new opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.Closing date: 6 NovemberAbout the roleEffectively manage the day to day activities of team members reporting to you, ensuring work is planned and allocated in order to meet client requirements including deadlinesCollaborate with colleagues across all accounting locations, providing explanations, advice and accounting support as and when requiredAct as a role model to junior colleagues to assist in building, developing and motivating a high proficient accounting teamReview accurate and timely financial statements including complex accounting workReview monthly, quarterly and bi-annual reportsMaintain accurate and up to date accounting records in the client entity databases (including Viewpoint, Quickbooks and Yardi)Ensure you have and maintain a detailed understanding of the transactions you are dealing with and liaise with your line manager on a regular basisBuild and develop relationships with clients, auditors and third party service providersCollaborate with colleagues to ensure client expectations and deadlines are properly managedCollaborate with client administration and other colleagues to resolve accounting queries, providing explanations and accounting support as and when requiredAbout youCandidates must have entitled or registered status for Jersey, Channel Islands UKQualified ACCA/ACA or qualified by relevant experience with good up to date technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS, including practical applicationKnowledge of US GAAP would be an advantagePrevious experience of accounting systems, particularly Viewpoint and Quickbooks would be an advantageExcellent working knowledge of ExcelHigh level of attention to detail and accuracyA positive and flexible approachAn aptitude for data analysis/problem solvingAble to manage and prioritise tasks and time in order to meet deadlinesAbility to work independently and as part of a team