Client Accountant Manager

This permanent role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Accountant to join a dynamic and growing Client Accounting and Regulatory Team. The post holder will support the global corporate services business and will work closely with the Caribbean Accounting and Regulatory team. Responsibilities will include attending client meetings, leading the onboarding of new clients from an accounting perspective, and reviewing transaction documents and financial records. The successful candidate will have beginning to end responsibility for preparing financial statements for a varied portfolio of holding companies and trusts, ensuring compliance with transactional and statutory deadlines, and will engage with auditors and clients to ensure successful completion of financial statements. This position also involves training and managing less experienced team members and, over time, transitioning into a managerial role while actively contributing to process improvements.

Job Duties:

• Attend client meetings
• Lead the onboarding of new clients from an accounting perspective
• Review transaction documents and financial records
• Prepare financial statements for a varied portfolio of holding companies and trusts in line with transactional and statutory deadlines
• Take responsibility for leading the preparation of financial statements under IFRS or local UK/US/Canadian GAAP
• Train and manage less experienced members of the team
• Transition into a managerial role and support other jurisdictional client accounting requests
• Lead the interaction with auditors and clients to ensure successful completion of financial statements
• Assist with preparing and filing Cayman regulatory Economic Substance Returns to the DITC
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures while actively contributing to process improvements within the team

Job Requirements:

• A minimum of 3-5 years' post-qualification financial services experience in a relevant auditing/accounting role within a Top 20 accounting firm or corporate services company
• Ability to review transactions from an accounting perspective and lead the onboarding and delivery of all related accounting requirements
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience in IFRS and multiple GAAP standards
• Experience in managing trainees/newly qualified accountants
• Experience in management accounting and preparation of financial statements
• Experience in a financial reporting role would be an advantage, though not essential
• Familiarity with accountancy software such as Xero is preferable
• Proficiency in using MS Office suite of applications with advanced Excel skills is essential
• Qualified ACA/ACCA accountant

What You’ll Love:

​​​​​​​This role presents an opportunity to play a vital role in maintaining high standards within a client-facing environment, where delivering exceptional professional service is paramount. You will have the chance to work in a collaborative setting that encourages skills development in client accounting and regulatory oversight. The organisation values professional growth and offers ample opportunities for training and career advancement, contributing to overall personal and professional satisfaction. Through engaging with a variety of clients and projects, you will be able to make a meaningful impact and foster long-term relationships in your professional journey.

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