Assistant Client Accounting Manager

• Ensure the timely delivery of high quality and technically accurate financial statements in line with statutory requirements and generally accepted accounting standards (UK GAAP)
• Be responsible for the preparation and review of complex financial statements and will provide ongoing support to colleagues on technical and ad hoc financial queries and initiatives
• Ensure all client expectations and accounting deadlines are properly prepared for and managed
• Prioritise and manage the workflow of the accounting function and also to work proactively with the Trust Administration Teams to ensure queries are cleared and financial statements are finalised in a timely manner
• Produce accurate and timely management information and ensure agreed targets and key performance indicators are met (KPl's)
• Take ownership, prioritise workload and liaise with clients, auditors and other third parties in a professional manner
• Support the Manager with change initiatives to ensure improved operating efficiencies, optimum headcount and profitability. This will include special project work as and when required
• Achieve personal targets as set out for the role, including targets for time recording and utilisation, and will take action to ensure agreed business risk targets are met
• Use technical capability to understand and manage risk, escalating where necessary and required in accordance with policies

• Hold a relevant professional accounting qualification (for example ACCA or CA) and a fiduciary qualification in addition to this will be considered beneficial (for example STEP)
• Have relevant Accounting experience within a fiduciary services environment of which at least 5 years should have included people management
• Working knowledge and understanding of relevant statutory requirements
• Demonstrable technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP/ FRS102)
• Ability to use judgement and initiative in applying standard work practices and solving day to day problems

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