Management Accountant (Part Qualified) - 12 Month FTC

TP ICAP Group Services Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

TP ICAP Group is seeking a part-qualified accountant for their Payroll team in Belfast. This role entails responsibilities in payroll accounting, balance sheet reconciliation, and collaboration with finance and HR. The perfect candidate will demonstrate strong communication and analytical skills to enhance the team's efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

• Part Qualified Accountant with experience in balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience with Oracle and Workday preferred.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, especially Advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for payroll accounting across EMEA.
• Assist with preparation of annual Budgets and Forecasts.
• Ownership of Balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

Analytical

Attention to Detail

Education

Part Qualified Accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Accounts Technician qualification

Tools

Oracle

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Group Overview

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.

Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.

Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.

The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world's leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.

The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world's most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

Role Overview

This is an accountancy role that sits within the Payroll team. The team are responsible for all aspects relating to processing, accounting and reporting of compensation components (payroll, bonus, tax etc) within the wider EMEA Finance team across TP ICAP in EMEA.

It is a hands-on finance role, suited to a self-starter with strong communication, organisational and analytical skills. Being able to work efficiently whilst ensuring quality and having controlled delivery of information is paramount. The role will interact heavily with the other key areas of the finance function and HR.

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for the monthly end to end Compensation journal process. This will include the accounting for the following:
  • Monthly payroll across EMEA including taxes and benefits.
  • Various types of bonus accruals in accordance with employment contracts.
• Proactively assist business partners in reviewing compensation accruals and action the relevant accounting booking.
• Assist with Payroll tasks such as uploading data to Payroll software (Workday), and running monthly reports
• Ensure all processes are fully documented and reviewed.
• Ownership of Balance sheet reconciliations, ensure reconciliation of all balances back to the relevant calculations and records.
• Provide analysis to support cash flow forecasting projections
• Provide analysis and support schedules for the monthly balance sheet FSR pack
• Assist in the preparation of annual Budgets and Forecasts for P&L and BS.
• Assist in the delivery of the annual statutory accounts for the Group and EMEA controlled entities.
• Ensure an effective risk and control framework is embedded to support our processes.
• Responsible for compensation related queries during year-end audit process.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with the EMEA Finance Team and other key stakeholders including Group Finance and the external auditors.
• You will be also be asked to undertake other reasonable duties as required within this role.

Experience / Competences

Essential

• Part Qualified Accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA or Accounts Technician qualification
• Previous experience in detailed Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Experience in delivering new reporting requirements and process change
• Experience of Oracle and Workday preferred
• Skilled in Microsoft applications software (Word, Excel (Advanced), PowerPoint, Outlook etc.)
• Understanding of accounting principles, GAAP and IFRS
• Knowledge of what a good control environment looks like

Desired

• Excellent written and oral communication skills at all levels of the organisation
• Strong personal organisation skills including multi-tasking, prioritisation and delivery
• Self-motivated, resilient and goal orientated - able to take responsibility and ownership
• Analytical and inquisitive - ability to identify problems, propose remedies and implement solutions
• Attention to detail - accurate delivery without loss of clarity, timeliness or sight of the bigger picture

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Not The Perfect Fit?

Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.

Company Statement

We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement.

Location
UK - City Quays - Belfast

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