Management Accountant – Technology and Facilities Support Functions - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Liquidnet; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an experienced Management Accountant for a 12-month fixed term contract. In this role, you will prepare management accounts, assist in cost production, and maintain compliance with IFRS16. Successful applicants will have experience in business partnering technology functions and be either qualified or part-qualified accountants. This position offers opportunities to collaborate with various business stakeholders in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of business partnering a Technology function.
• Basic knowledge of Accrual and Prepayment accounting requirements.
• Either Part or Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Highly competent in Excel and other MS software.
• Experience of transforming manual processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Assist in producing costs flash and accruals.
• Report and reconcile Lease accounting.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Review month end processes for automation opportunities.

Skills

Business partnering a Technology function

Accrual and Prepayment accounting

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Excel and MS software proficiency

Transforming manual processes

Organisational skills

IFRS 16 Accounting Standard knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Education

Part or Qualified Accountant

Tools

Oracle Financial

Onestream

Job description

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 5,500 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 a 12 month Fixed Term Contract within the Finance team, seeking an experienced Management Accountant.

Role Responsibilities

• Timely preparation of monthly management accounts for the EMEA Technology and Facilities function.
• Assisting with the production of a Workday 1 costs flash, complete provision of accruals and prepayments, review of monthly cost trends and Balance Sheet reconciliations within Technology and Facilities Support Function.
• Reporting and reconciliation of Lease accounting for all the EMEA region under IFRS16 Accounting Standards.
• Production of monthly cost commentaries to the FP&A team of EMEA Technology and Building Lease costs.
• Work closely with multiple stakeholders across the business and finance function.
• Review existing month end processes for opportunities to automate and improve in partnership with Finance systems and change teams.
• Review cost allocation rules & drivers for Technology and Facilities to ensure all costs are being charged appropriately across the business areas globally.
• Maintain accounting for Work in Progress and Project expenditure in accordance with the Expenditure Control Framework (ECF) and Group Accounting Policies and Accounting Standards; develop improved reporting of Capital Expenditure to assist with tracking of costs over the life of the projects through to capitalisation.
• Year‑end / Half year reporting, including preparation of support for Group additional disclosures and assistance with External Audit requests.
• Provide support and analysis for ad hoc requests from Finance management.
• Ensure all controls are fit for purpose with monthly reconciliations and substantiations, appropriately documented and recorded in Trintech.
• Collaborate with Procurement on Purchase orders and resolve any issues.
• Manage specific Intercompany relationships, including full reconciliation with counterparts at month end and subsequent paydown of the agreed balance.

Experience / Competencies

Essential

• Experience of business partnering a Technology function.
• Basic knowledge of Accrual and Prepayment accounting requirements.
• Either Part or Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Highly competent in Excel and other MS software.
• Experience of transforming manual processes.
• Personal organisational skills including multi‑tasking, prioritisation and delivery.
• Proficient knowledge of applications such as Oracle Financial and Onestream.
• Basic knowledge of IFRS 16 Accounting Standard.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships across functional areas.
• Ability to analyse problems and propose remedies.
• Ability to recognise what needs to be done and complete it with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Attention to detail.

Desired

• Experience of fixed assets, IFRS16, project accounting & understanding of PMO processes a distinct advantage.
• Experience working in a similar role.

Band & level :

Professional, 5

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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 - 135 Bishopsgate - London