Controllers, Legal Entity Controller, Associate, London

Goldman Sachs; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial firm in London is seeking a Legal Entity Controller to take ownership of financial reporting for several entities. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, liaising with auditors, and ensuring compliance with UK GAAP. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong analytical and communication skills, capable of working in a pressured, team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion programs

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant – ACA (2 to 4 years PQE).
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work in team environment.
• Proficient in preparing financial statements under UK GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts.
• Review of financial statements under UK GAAP.
• Coordination with tax teams on local and foreign tax issues.

Skills

Qualified accountant – ACA (2 to 4 years PQE)

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficient PC Skills (Word, Excel)

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Accounting knowledge from audit or accounting role

Job description

OUR IMPACT

We're a team of specialists charged with managing the firm’s liquidity, capital, and risk, and providing the overall financial control and reporting functions. Our work contributes directly to the firm’s success, including assessing creditworthiness, monitoring market risks, and regulatory compliance. The business is ideal for collaborative individuals with strong ethics and attention to detail.

The Controllers group safeguards the firm's assets, ensuring the integrity of Goldman Sachs' finances and expenditures. They analyze firm finances, objectives, and strategies to keep the firm's businesses profitable and compliant with regulations worldwide. Contact with various parts of the firm provides exposure to Goldman Sachs' businesses, products, and technology systems. The department supports hedge funds, private equity, and alternative investments within Goldman Sachs Asset Management.

YOUR IMPACT

A Legal Entity Controller in the Financial Reporting department will oversee several legal entities, managing responsibilities from journal entries to the preparation of annual financial statements.

Responsibilities

1. Preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts and quarterly reporting to the US under US GAAP.
2. Preparation, review, and analysis of reporting to the Federal Reserve Board.
3. Preparation and review of financial statements under UK GAAP, including liaising with auditors.
4. Preparation of board reports.
5. Preparation and explanation of monthly P&L estimates to the trading desk and coordination with Product Control.
6. Coordination with US and UK tax teams on tax issues, VAT returns, and submission of tax returns.
7. Understanding the business and communicating developments effectively to team members.
8. Identifying improvements to manual processes and management reporting for higher value work.
9. Participation in department-wide and cross-departmental projects and initiatives.

Skills and Experience

1. Qualified accountant – ACA (up to 2-4 years PQE).
2. Accounting knowledge from audit or accounting roles.
3. Experience with audited financial statements under UK GAAP or IFRS is advantageous.
4. Strong analytical and attention to detail skills.
5. Excellent communication skills, especially for third-party reporting.
6. Ability to work in a driven team environment and under pressure.
7. Proficient in Word and Excel.
8. European language skills are a plus.

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking and securities firm founded in 1869, committed to diversity, inclusion, and professional growth. Learn more about our culture and benefits at /careers. We accommodate candidates with disabilities during our recruitment process.