Assistant Manager

Project Accountants Ltd is a Jersey based accounting and audit support services provider. Our mission is to remap the delivery of professional services through increased resource availability, innovation and global outreach. We specialise in providing a bespoke service to our clients.

PLEASE NOTE, BIG 4 EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare / review annual and interim financial statements in accordance with accounting standards − IFRS, UK GAAP or generally acceptable accounting standards.
• Technical understanding of variety of accounting standards, particularly IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Undertake review role for work completed by others within the team.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts in agreed formats with the clients.
• Prepare financial information for inclusion in board packs where required.
• Prepare ad‐hoc financial reports as required, which could include cash projections, budgets, etc.
• Prepare technical papers on accounting treatments and interpretation of new standards.

Knowledge and experience

• Qualified accountant and member of a professional accounting body (ACCA, ICAP or ICAEW).
• Extensive technical accounting experience with a Big 4 firm is essential.
• Experience in month end close processes preferable.
• Extensive experience in working with Excel.
• Experience in financial services sector is preferable.

Competencies, Skills and Behaviours

• Excellent attention to detail, delivering work of a high standard.
• Strong communication skills.
• Sharp analytical skills and a strong commercial awareness.
• Proactive, solution focused with proven analytical and problem‐solving abilities.
• Team oriented with flexible approach.
• Ability to use initiative and work independently.
• Integrity, honesty and professionalism.
• Able to structure work logically and efficiently and executes accordingly in a high pressure environment.
• Be proficient in Ms Excel and other Office 365 applications.
• Able to give guidance and assistance to other members of the team.