Legal Entity Controller (IFRS accounting) - Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in London is seeking a Legal Entity Controller – UK Statutory Reporting Associate to support statutory financial statements for a key UK regulated entity.

You will work with cross‑border teams to deliver accurate reporting under tight deadlines, while strengthening internal controls and building strong relationships with business lines and external auditors. The role emphasizes UK GAAP/IFRS analysis, accounting memos, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with post-qualification experience.
• Solid understanding of investment and retail bank accounting.
• Ability to work under time pressure while maintaining accuracy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical ability to discuss entity results with senior management.
• Desire to learn and develop accounting concepts and new products.
• Attention to detail with a control-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory financial statements for a key UK regulated entity.
• Produce disclosures within UK statutory statements under local GAAP, partnering with Lines of Business and external audit.
• Prepare working files and audit papers with high accuracy, liaising with external auditors annually.
• Maintain and reconcile the local ledger platform and operating model.
• Support UK GAAP/IFRS accounting analysis, including memoranda and new product assessments.
• Identify and drive process/enhancement to controls and participate in projects impacting local accounts.
• Build and maintain relationships across Finance to coordinate audit requests.
• Support cross-entity disclosures and audit tasks for the wider LEC team as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

CDGL

BPC ledger

Tableau

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in Global Finance and Business Management? As part of our Legal Entity Control (LEC) team, you will shape the financial landscape of a key UK regulated entity. You’ll thrive in a meritocratic, team-oriented environment that values your growth and development. Your expertise will help us deliver high-quality financial statements and foster strong relationships across the firm. Join us and unlock opportunities to advance your career while contributing to our success and the wider community.

As a Legal Entity Controller – UK Statutory Reporting – Associate within the Legal Entity Control team, you will work with colleagues in London, Mumbai, and Warsaw to ensure a robust control environment for all businesses and products impacting UK financial statements. You will support the preparation of statutory financial statements under tight audit and regulatory deadlines, requiring strong time management and attention to detail. You will collaborate across teams, drive process enhancements, and help maintain our commitment to excellence and integrity. Your role offers the chance to develop your skills and grow within a supportive, dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory financial statements for a key UK regulated entity.
• Produce key disclosures within UK statutory financial statements under local GAAP, partnering with Lines of Business and external audit.
• Prepare working files and support audit papers with a high degree of accuracy, liaising with external auditors annually.
• Maintain and reconcile the local ledger platform and operating model.
• Support technical UK GAAP/IFRS accounting analysis, including accounting memos and new product assessments.
• Identify and drive enhancements to processes and controls, assisting in projects and initiatives impacting local accounts.
• Build and maintain relationships across Finance to coordinate audit requests and information for accounts.
• Support cross-entity disclosures and audit tasks for the wider LEC team as needed.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent) with relevant post-qualified experience.
• Solid understanding of investment and retail bank financial accounting and products.
• Ability to work under time pressure while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a track record of developing strong working relationships.
• Strong analytical ability to discuss legal entity and business results with senior management and stakeholders.
• Desire to learn and develop an understanding of challenging accounting concepts and new products.
• Attention to detail and a control-focused mindset.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Previous experience preparing accounts under IFRS.
• Experience with SAP, CDGL, and BPC ledger and consolidation platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with process enhancement tools such as Tableau.