At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead client onboarding, prepare financial statements, and manage a dynamic accounting team.
- Company: Join Carey Olsen, a top-tier firm with a vibrant and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Opportunity to grow into a managerial role and enhance your leadership skills.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while working with diverse clients.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years of experience in accounting, strong technical knowledge, and ACA/ACCA qualification.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Carey Olsen is currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Accountant to join our dynamic and growing Client Accounting and Regulatory Team. A permanent role, you will be working closely with the Carey Olsen Caribbean Accounting & Regulatory team.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend client meetings
- Leading the onboarding of new clients from an accounting perspective
- Review transaction documents and financial records
- Preparation of financial statements for a varied portfolio of holding companies and trusts in line with transactional and statutory deadlines
- Beginning to end responsibility for leading the preparation of financial statements under IFRS or local UK / US / Canadian GAAP
- Training and managing less experienced members of the team
- In time, taking on a manager role and working with other jurisdictional client accounting requests
- Leading the interaction with auditors and clients to ensure successful completion of the financial statements
- Assisting with the preparing and filing Cayman regulatory Economic Substance Returns to the DITC
- Ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures, while actively contributing to process improvements within the team
Experience And Qualifications
- A minimum of 3-5 year's post-qualification financial services experience in a relevant auditing/accounting role within a Top 20 accounting firm or corporate services company
- An 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
- Experience in using accountancy software such as Xero preferable
- Proficiency in using MS Office suite of applications with advanced Excel skills is essential
- Qualified ACA / ACCA accountant
Personal Characteristics
- A desire to work in a fast paced, client facing environment where delivery of a high calibre professional service, to both clients and other counterparties, is of key importance.
- Highly self-motivated and directed, with strong attention to detail.
Client Accountant Manager in Carey employer: States of Guernsey
Carey Olsen is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters professional growth and development within the financial services sector. Located in the Caribbean, employees benefit from a dynamic environment where they can engage with diverse clients while enjoying a supportive team atmosphere that encourages innovation and excellence. With opportunities for career advancement and a commitment to training, Carey Olsen stands out as a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in client accounting.
