Client Accountant - 3-5 Post ACCA Experience

CSC; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company is seeking an ambitious accountant to provide financial services for capital market transactions. Candidates should be ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 3 years of experience. Responsibilities include managing client accounts, preparing financial statements under IFRS, and liaising with auditors. The role offers a competitive benefits package and hybrid work options.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Salary sacrifice pension with employer match

Medical/life insurance

Annual success-sharing bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA or ACCA certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or financial services.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain the general ledger for clients.
• Prepare annual statutory financial statements under IFRS.
• Liaise with auditors for financial audits.

Skills

Qualified ACA or ACCA accountant

3+ years’ experience in a relevant role

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Strong organisational skills

Team player

Conscientious and diligent

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

CSC® is the world’s leading provider of business, legal, tax, and digital brand services to companies around the globe. Our clients include many of the Fortune 500, FTSE100, CAC 40, and DAX 30 companies. The Capital Markets Europe 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.

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 quarterly regulatory returns to the Central Bank of Ireland
• 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

Qualifications and Technical Skills

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package including salary sacrifice pension with employer match, medical/life insurance, study package and more
• Hybrid/remote work schedules as permitted by local regulations
• Annual success‑sharing bonuses or commission plans based on individual performance
• Employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement
• Hybrid/remote work schedules in alignment with local regulations (details discussed during interview)

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.

Why Join CSC Capital Markets?

• CSC is a great place to work with smart and dedicated people.
• We offer challenging work and career opportunities. Most positions are filled with internal moves and employee referrals.
• CSC offers excellent benefits for you and your family, including salary sacrifice pension with employer match, medical/life insurance, study package and more.

Accessibility and Inclusion

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.

Application

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