Financial Control and Reporting Accountant

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution seeks a qualified Financial Control and Reporting Accountant for its London office. This role involves financial reporting, audit coordination, and financial governance within the Financial Reporting team. The ideal candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified with strong knowledge of IFRS and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified, ideally from a Big 4 environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and experience in multi-GAAP reporting is a plus.
• Confident in handling large and complex data sets.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quarterly and bi-annual financial reporting in compliance with IFRS.
• Act as a subject matter expert for specific traded product areas.
• Contribute to the monthly general ledger close process.

Skills

IFRS

Financial instruments

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

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31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Overview

A leading global financial institution is seeking a qualified accountant to join its Financial Control & Reporting team. The organisation has an extensive international presence and offers a wide range of financial services to clients across multiple regions.

The Finance function is responsible for the stewardship of the company’s financial records, external and internal reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and overall financial governance. This position sits within the Financial Reporting team, which manages periodic financial reporting, audit coordination, balance sheet oversight, and the production of consolidated results for multiple entities across various accounting frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver quarterly and bi-annual financial reporting in line with internal and external requirements, ensuring full compliance with IFRS and other relevant standards.
• Act as a subject matter expert for specific traded product areas, taking ownership of the associated financial reporting across multiple group entities.
• Develop a strong understanding of trading strategies and transaction structures, ensuring correct accounting treatment and challenge of booking models as necessary.
• Contribute to the monthly general ledger close process, including the review of controls and detailed analysis of trade data, with an emphasis on end-to-end systems understanding.
• Provide value-added insights through detailed financial analytics, supporting business decision-making related to capital, leverage, and optimisation opportunities.
• Design and implement automation and process improvement initiatives using business intelligence tools and leveraging knowledge of data architecture.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams including front office, risk, and product control, as well as colleagues in overseas locations.
• Support external audit processes throughout the cycle, including interim reviews and year-end procedures.
• Maintain thorough and up-to-date process documentation and contribute to a culture of knowledge-sharing and professional development within the team.

Candidate Profile

• ACA/ACCA qualified, ideally trained in a Big 4 environment
• Strong knowledge of IFRS; experience in multi-GAAP reporting environments is a plus
• Financial instruments experience preferred
• Confident handling large and complex data sets
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office; familiarity with business intelligence and automation tools desirable
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset

If this role is of interest to you, and you meet the requirements, we encourage you to apply.