Financial Accountant

Investigo; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An international investment management business in London is seeking a Financial Accountant to oversee month-end reporting, ensuring compliance with US GAAP. This role requires a qualified accountant with strong technical skills and experience in audit. Join a dynamic team where you can add real value to financial processes and reporting.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Experience in audit or accounting practice.
• Proactive and comfortable managing multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close for relevant entities.
• Prepare and review P&L and balance sheet variance analysis.
• Drive process improvements and system enhancements.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise in US GAAP

Excellent Excel skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Overview

Role: Financial Accountant in London for an international investment management business. This is a broad and highly visible role, overseeing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting across multiple jurisdictions. You’ll act as a subject matter expert in financial, regulatory, and tax reporting across the EMEA region, with strong technical knowledge of both US GAAP and local GAAP. This is an ideal first move into industry for someone who is qualified in audit, and keen to take on a broad role with a global organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close for relevant entities, reviewing journals, reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP and local GAAP.
• Oversight of shared service centre activities for accounts payable/receivable and general ledger processes.
• Prepare and review P&L and balance sheet variance analysis, providing commentary for senior management.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Finance Operations, FP&A, Legal, Tax, Treasury) and act as a key partner to country CFOs.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and ensure timely statutory and VAT filings.
• Oversee intercompany reconciliations and settlements, resolving variances.
• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with 0-3 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical accounting background with expertise in US GAAP and local GAAP.
• Experience in audit or accounting practice.
• Excellent Excel and analytical skills.
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple stakeholders.
• Positive, solutions-focused mindset.

This is a great opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys working in a complex, international environment and wants to add real value to finance processes and reporting.

If this sounds like you, apply now or get in touch to discuss.