The ideal candidate will hold a recognised accounting qualification such as, ACA or ACCA and have at least 3 years PQE.
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
For more information on this opportunity, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Qualifications Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA or ACA)
Experience At least 3 years PQE
Direct experience of producing financial statements for a variety of corporate entities within various jurisdictions
Experience in producing financial statements to UK GAAP or IFRS
Experience of developing and coaching others on a one to one basis
Knowledge Good knowledge and understanding of current industry legislation and regulation & working practices
Detailed knowledge of UK GAAP or IFRS
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
+ Working knowledge of Caseware/Value Financials
+ Working knowledge of WealthWorks Troika
Skills and Abilities Working with conflicting and demanding deadlines
Accepts responsibility
Ability to delegate and coach
Effective questioning style
Personal qualities Integrity
Team player
Flexibility
Enthusiasm to deliver
Adaptability and versatile
Motivation Strong commitment to client service excellence
Desire to support and develop others
Proactive and disciplined approach to work
Progressive and takes responsibility for self-development
Because success matters
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Key Responsibilities Your role may include, but will not be limited to, the following tasks which we call Defined Business Activities. The
list of defined business activities is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time:
Timesheet
Daily input of time on timesheet
Supervision
Supervise more junior members of staff
Delegate tasks to more junior members of staff
Coach more junior members of staff in relation to day to day activities
Coach more junior members of staff in relation to Crestbridge procedures
Monitor the workflow of more junior staff
Coach more junior staff in relation to time management and prioritising skills
Accounts preparation
Prepare financial statements for a wide range of client structures and differing complexity to UK GAAP or IFRS standards
Compile a full file of working papers for all financial statements prepared
Liaise with auditors in respect of the financial audit of client entities as required
Ensure that financial statements prepared are completed and signed off within client, statutory or regulatory deadlines
Attend client meetings in respect of accounting matters as required
Review annual and periodic accounts prepared by team
Other
Prepare Net Asset Values
Monitor profitability and recoverability of engagements and ensuring that functions are carried out in accordance with agreed fee levels and identifying and reporting to client accounting manager potential overruns at the earliest opportunity
Assist with the creation and maintenance of client specific accounting procedures
Liaise with external contacts to obtain and provide required information
Assist with fee quotes for potential clients
Assist with and contribute to ad hoc projects as required
Conduct appraisals for direct reporting team members
Organisational skills
Monitor own pending tray
Organise own workflow
Prioritise own workload
Deal with matters in a timely manner
For more information please visit https://careers.asl-jersey.co.uk/careers/job/33570.