Accounting Manager
Location: Jersey
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to take on a senior, client-facing role within a growing outsourced accounting and payroll business.
Offshore Commercial provides outsourced accounting and payroll services to a wide range of clients across the UK, Jersey and Guernsey. As Accounting Manager, you will manage a portfolio of commercial clients, oversee the delivery of regular reporting and support a small team of bookkeepers and accountants.
This role would suit someone who is technically strong, commercially aware and confident managing both client relationships and internal delivery. You will play an important part in ensuring high-quality work, developing client relationships and supporting the continued growth of the business.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Directors, you will:
Manage a portfolio of commercial clients, ensuring weekly, monthly and quarterly deliverables are completed accurately and on time
Oversee and support a small team of bookkeepers and accountants, providing guidance, review and day-to-day management
Build strong relationships with multiple clients, developing a clear understanding of their businesses, reporting requirements and financial information needs
Review weekly, monthly and quarterly management accounts and reporting packs before client delivery
Review financial statements for companies in accordance with IFRS, FRS 102 or other relevant accounting standards as required
Support Directors with the implementation of business strategy for existing clients and prospective clients
Assist with cash flow management and provide practical financial insight to clients where required
Identify opportunities to support business growth through existing client relationships, high-quality delivery and new business activity
Help maintain strong internal processes, ensuring work is well documented, deadlines are managed and service standards are consistently met
Contribute to the continued development of the accounting function, including process improvements, team development and client service enhancements
What We Are Looking For
Essential
At least 7 years’ experience in a senior accounting role
Proven experience managing or supervising a team
ACCA qualified or equivalent
Strong technical accounting knowledge, including experience reviewing management accounts and financial statements
Experience working with commercial clients and managing multiple client relationships
Strong understanding of financial reporting requirements and accounting standards
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities
Strong communication skills and confidence liaising directly with clients
Commercial awareness and the ability to understand client needs beyond the numbers
Professional, reliable and proactive approach
Desirable
Experience in financial services, real estate or commercial sectors
Experience within an outsourced accounting, fiduciary, corporate services or professional services environment
Exposure to clients across Jersey, Guernsey or the UK
Experience supporting business development or identifying growth opportunities through existing client relationships
Strong systems knowledge, including accounting software and reporting tools