Client Accountant

Corporation Service Company; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work options

Job summary

Corporation Service Company is seeking a Client Accountant in London to join the Global Capital Markets team. The role offers a full-time hybrid arrangement (3 days onsite) with standard hours, supporting accounting for SPVs and capital market transactions.

You will work alongside senior client accountants to prepare statutory financials, manage monthly/quarterly reporting, and liaise with auditors to ensure timely delivery. Strong accounting knowledge and ACA/ACCA credentials are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA accountant with practising certificate.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in accounting or financial services.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with audit exposure.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well in a team.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain the general ledger for new and existing clients across SPVs.
• Post journal entries and keep up-to-date accounting records for a portfolio of SPVs.
• Prepare annual statutory financial statements with notes under IFRS or local GAAP.
• Liaise with auditors to deliver audited financial statements on time.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts and other client deliverables.
• Prepare and file VAT returns, Corporation Tax returns and iXBRL tagged financials.
• Resolve technical accounting issues by liaising with internal and external parties.
• Collaborate with accounting team to improve processes and efficiency.
• Gaining familiarity with a diverse range of capital markets structures and products.

Skills

ACA

ACCA

Accounting knowledge

Audit experience

Organisational skills

Team player

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

ACA or ACCA credentials

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Client Accountant

London, United Kingdom

Full time, Hybrid (3 Days Onsite)

Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Global Capital Markets (GCM)

The Global Capital Markets team provides our institutional clients with a comprehensive range of specialist debt and capital markets administration services.

In this role, you will work closely with senior client accountants and senior management to provide accounting and financial services for capital market transactions. This role would suit an ambitious, energetic accountant keen to progress further in a dynamic, rapidly-growing business.

Your responsibilities:

• Setting up/maintaining the general ledger for new/existing clients through transaction research and assessing the applicable accounting treatment for a variety of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV's)
• Responsible for posting journal entries and keeping up to date accounting records for a portfolio of SPVs
• Preparing annual statutory financial statements including notes and disclosures under IFRS or local GAAP and in compliance with relevant company law
• Liaising with auditors to produce audited financial statements to meet statutory and other deadlines
• Preparing routine monthly and quarterly management accounts and other client deliverables
• Preparing and filing of VAT returns, Corporation Tax returns and iXBRL tagged financials
• Resolving technical accounting issues which arise on an ad-hoc basis through liaising with all parties
• Working with the accounting team towards process improvement and efficiencies
• Gaining familiarity with a diverse range of capital markets structures and products

What technical skills, experience and qualifications do you need?

• Qualified ACA or ACCA accountant
• 3+ years' experience in a relevant role in an accounting firm or financial services company
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with some audit experience
• Strong organisational skills and an ability to meet tight deadlines
• Team player, with strong problem solving skills
• Conscientious and diligent, with high attention to detail
• Professional, friendly demeanor with enthusiasm for the role
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

About Us

CSC is a global business, legal, and financial services company based in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, providing knowledge-based solutions to clients worldwide. We have offices and capabilities in over 140 jurisdictions in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and more than 8,000 colleagues. We are the business behind business.

CSC is committed to creating a feeling of belonging through a diverse and growth-oriented environment where everyone is valued.

CSC colleagues have global career opportunities and excellent benefits, including annual success-sharing bonuses or commission plans based on individual performance.

We offer a range of support to colleagues with disabilities, ensuring people have the necessary resources to thrive in their roles. We encourage candidates to work closely with our talent acquisition partners to convey their specific needs. Our commitment to accessibility reflects our broader dedication to diversity and belonging,

CSC only accepts resumes from employment agencies that are part of our approved supplier program. Resumes submitted from other agencies either to talent acquisition, our hiring leaders, employees, or through any other mechanism other than our supplier process, will not be eligible to claim related fees and the submitted resumes will be considered property of CSC.

Disclaimer: The information above describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to describe all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

About the Team

At CSC, we're always looking ahead, finding ways to innovate, challenge the status quo, and anticipate the needs of our clients. We exceed expectations by adapting client ambitions and goals as our own. This Fierce Client Spirit has helped us adapt and create solutions that have enabled businesses to run smoother and smarter for more than 125 years. It's also the reason we're the trusted partner of many of the world's most successful organizations.

CSC is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented people whose values align with ours. We empower our colleagues to bring the right solutions to market to meet client demand. That's why we are the leading provider of business administration and compliance solutions.

• CSC is a great place to work with smart and dedicated people.
• We have won several employer recognition awards, including Top Workplace USA, Great Places to Work India, and Built In's Best Places to Work.
• We offer fulfilling work and career opportunities. Most positions are filled with internal moves and employee referrals.
• Employees are eligible for Success Sharing, bonuses, or commission plans based on role and individual performance.
• CSC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes annual leave, tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and more.
• As business needs allow, CSC offers hybrid or remote work schedules in alignment with local regulations. Specific details for this position will be discussed during the interview process.