Our Company & Trust Services client are seeking a Client Accounts Manager to prepare trust and company accounts and oversee the day-to-day running of the client accounts team.
The Client Accounts Manager will be responsible for:
* Preparation and review of trust and company financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards
* Oversight of bookkeeping for trust and corporate structures
* Consideration of accounting implications of transactions and complex structures
* Liaison with internal trust administrators, tax advisers, auditors, and external professional advisers
* Assisting with audits and responding to audit queries
* Review of management accounts and financial reports, where required
* Co-ordination and management of day-to-day workflow, task allocation, and deadlines within the Client Accounting Team
* Supervision, mentoring, and technical support of team members
* Reviewing work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and quality standards
* Monitoring team performance against agreed KPIs, quality standards, and service level expectations
* Identifying training and development needs within the team
* Driving continuous improvement in processes and controls
* Maintaining robust financial controls and procedures
* Ensuring accurate record keeping and data integrity
* Identifying and escalating technical or risk issues where appropriate
* Supporting internal and external audit processes
The ideal candidate for the role of Client Accounts Manager will have:
- Technical experience in preparing Isle of Man trust and company accounts
- Ability to interpret financial information and assess transaction implications
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to produce high-quality work to strict deadlines
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
- Ability to work independently and exercise professional judgement
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and relevant accounting software
- Current technical accountancy knowledge including up to date knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102
- Strong knowledge and experience in Isle of Man trust and company accounts preparation
- Ability to assess and advise on the accounting implications of complex transactions
- Understanding of different types of trusts and corporate entities
Desirable:
- Are Qualified (ACA or ACCA)
- Awareness of regulatory and fiduciary obligations within an Isle of Man TCSP environment
- Experience of working in a trust, fiduciary, or private client environment
- Demonstrable experience managing or supervising a team
- Exposure to multi-jurisdictional structures
- Experience of dealing with auditors and tax advisers