Accountant

NACBA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NACBA is seeking an experienced accountant to join the Finance Team in Greater London. You will support day-to-day operations, close- process activities, and prepare financial statements under US GAAP and IFRS.

International coordination across time zones requires strong communication. Ideal candidates have 3–8+ years of experience, proficiency in Excel, and familiarity with Workday Financials or similar systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–8+ years of finance and accounting experience; ideal for proprietary trading/investment funds.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on with accounting software; Workday Financials a plus.
• Proficient in Excel and technology.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and detail orientation.
• Capable of fast-paced work and meeting tight deadlines.
• Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day financial operations with the finance team.
• Assist month-end closings and reconcile ledgers for accurate reporting.
• Prepare consolidated/stand-alone financial statements under US GAAP, IFRS and local standards.
• Coordinate monthly NAV reports and related schedules with internal teams.
• Participate in finance projects and ad-hoc requests from controller and departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Pursuing CPA/ACCA/CFA or finalist

Tools

Excel

Workday Financials

Accounting software

Job description

Position Overview:

We are looking for an accountant to join the Finance Team. Prior experience in accounting, auditing or finance with a proprietary trading firm/investment fund/alternative investment firm is a must. The accountant will assist in day-to-day financial operations of the group, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and compliance with accounting principles and regulations.

As a multinational corporation, the company requires the candidate to have excellent communication skills to coordinate with colleagues stationed in different locations and work considering different time zones.

• Assist in the group's day-to-day financial operations. Collaborate with colleagues from the broader finance department and liaise with other relevant parties within the organization.
• Assist in the month-end closing procedures of the group. Prepare monthly balance sheet schedules and conduct monthly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Assist in preparing consolidated/stand-alone financial statements for the group under US GAAP, IFRS and local reporting standards, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinate with external and internal teams for monthly NAV reports and related schedules.
• Participate in various finance projects /ad-hoc requests from controller and other departments.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field,
• Pursuing an accredited accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent, or being a finalist in any of these qualifications, would be a plus
• Minimum of 3 - 8+ years of finance and accounting experience; experience with a proprietary trading firm/investment fund/alternative investment firm a plus
• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and regulations, including US GAAP and IFRS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software and financial management systems. Workday Financials are a plus.
• Proficient in Excel and adept at using technology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Self-starter and can work with minimal supervision