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Client Accountant

CSC

London

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified accountant to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves maintaining financial records for a diverse portfolio of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) and preparing statutory financial statements under IFRS or local GAAP. You'll collaborate with auditors and contribute to process improvements while honing your technical accounting skills in a supportive environment. With a commitment to diversity and belonging, this firm offers excellent career opportunities and benefits, including annual performance-based bonuses. If you're a conscientious professional with a passion for accounting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual success-sharing bonuses
Commission plans based on performance
Support for colleagues with disabilities

Qualifications

  • Qualified ACA or ACCA accountant with 2+ years of PQ experience.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge with some audit experience.

Responsibilities

  • Setting up and maintaining general ledger for clients and preparing financial statements.
  • Liaising with auditors and resolving technical accounting issues.

Skills

Technical Accounting Knowledge
Problem Solving Skills
Organizational Skills
Attention to Detail

Education

Qualified ACA or ACCA

Tools

MS Word
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint

Job description

Some of the things you will be doing:

  • 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 with 2+ years of PQ experience
  • 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. 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 will not be eligible to claim related fees and the submitted resumes will be considered property of CSC.

We encourage candidates to apply directly to our website and not through third-party sources.

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