Corporate Accountant

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global investment firm is looking for a Corporate Accountant to join their London team. The role involves maintaining financial integrity across EMEA corporate entities, ensuring compliance with reporting standards, and managing various financial processes. Ideal candidates are Chartered Accountants with relevant experience and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years PQE in Corporate Accounting or similar experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and FRS102.
• Experience with VAT and corporate tax preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain books and records for EMEA corporate entities.
• Manage payables/receivables and oversee cash flow activities.
• Prepare statutory financial statements under local GAAP.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organisational capabilities

Communication skills

Education

Degree-qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/CA)

Tools

Multi-currency accounting platforms

Job description

I am working with a prestigious global investment firm seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Corporate Accountant to join their London-based team. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a dynamic and high-performing finance function supporting complex corporate structures across Europe and beyond. You will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity across a range of EMEA corporate entities, ensuring compliance with internal reporting standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain books and records for EMEA corporate entities for monthly group reporting under US GAAP and for local statutory purposes.
• Manage payables/receivables and liaise with treasury, payroll, and accounts payable teams to oversee cash flow activities.
• Provide detailed management information through analysis, trend tracking, and commentary.
• Assist the central Finance team with group-level quarterly and annual reporting queries.
• Prepare statutory financial statements under local GAAP and coordinate with auditors.
• Manage preparation and review of VAT and corporate tax returns in conjunction with internal and external tax specialists.
• Support Board Meeting preparation and provide ad hoc reporting/analysis as needed.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvement, control enhancement, and finance system efficiency projects.

Candidate Profile:

• Degree-qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/CA), ideally Top 10 trained, with 1–3 years’ PQE; alternatively with in-house Corporate Accounting experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge including US GAAP and FRS102; consolidation and lease accounting experience desirable.
• Working knowledge of multi-currency accounting platforms and banking systems is advantageous.
• Exposure to VAT, corporate tax, and regulatory reporting requirements is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational capabilities.

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Created on 23/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom