About Project Accountants Ltd
Project Accountants Ltd is a Jersey based professional services firm. Our mission is to remap the delivery of professional services through increased resource availability, innovation, and global outreach.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Manager to lead the delivery of accounting and financial reporting services to a portfolio of financial services clients. The role requires strong technical accounting expertise, a proven ability to manage complex client engagements, and experience leading teams within a professional services environment. The successful candidate will act as a point of contact to the clients and play a key role in maintaining high standards of quality, professionalism, and client service.
Key Responsibilities
- Review annual and interim financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS, UK GAAP, or other relevant accounting frameworks.
- Lead the delivery of financial reporting across the full reporting lifecycle, including management accounts, quarterly reporting, and statutory financial statements.
- Prepare and review financial information for board and investor reporting, including presentations to boards or senior stakeholders where required.
- Oversee bookkeeping activities to ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions and integrity of the general ledger.
- Provide oversight of payables and receivables processes to support accurate reporting and effective working capital management.
- Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting, including preparation and review of budgets and forecasts.
- Coordinate financial reporting inputs required for tax compliance and support adherence to applicable regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and review cash flow projections and related financial analysis to support decision-making and investor reporting.
- Manage a portfolio of accounting and financial reporting engagements, ensuring adherence to professional and regulatory standards.
- Coordinate and manage audit processes, including liaison with external auditors and oversight of audit support deliverables.
- Oversee and review the work of team members across multiple levels, providing coaching, feedback, and on-the-job development.
- Provide commercially focused advice to clients and senior stakeholders.
- Deliver client-specific and ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic and operational decisions.
- Contribute to internal process improvements, including enhancements to financial reporting processes, templates, and systems.
- Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and prepare technical papers addressing accounting treatments and new or revised standards.
Qualificationsand Experience
Required
- Fully qualified accountant and member of a recognized professionale.g. ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS or equivalent).
- 5-7 years of experience in accounting or finance roles.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, with hands‑on experience applying IFRS and/or UK GAAP.
- Proven experience reviewing financial statements and managing end‑to‑end financial reporting engagements.
- Experience working with financial services clients, including exposure to funds or investment‑related structures.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to clients and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver high‑quality work in a deadline‑driven environment.
- High standards of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
- Exposure to Jersey’s financial services regulatory environment, including working with JFSC‑regulated entities.
Preferred
- Previous experience within a Big 4 or another top‑tier professional services firm.
- Experience within private equity, venture capital, private credit, or similar investment structures.
- Experience planning and managing statutory and non‑statutory external audits.
- Familiarity with accounting systems and experience supporting system implementations or migration projects.
- Additional financial qualifications or certifications (e.g. financial modelling, valuation, or related disciplines).
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