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

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

Job summary

A leading market infrastructure provider in the UK is looking for an experienced Management Accountant on a 12-month fixed term contract. The successful candidate will assist with the production of financial reports, manage lease accounting under IFRS16, and improve month-end processes. Candidates should be part or qualified accountants with strong Excel skills and attention to detail. This role requires excellent communication abilities and a proactive approach to financial management.

Qualifications

• Experience in business partnering with a Technology function.
• Basic knowledge of accrual and prepayment accounting requirements.
• Ability to analyse problems and propose remedies.
• Experience working in a similar role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with production of monthly financial reports.
• Reconcile Lease accounting for EMEA region under IFRS16.
• Review month-end processes for opportunities to improve.
• Maintain accounting for Work in Progress and Project expenditure.

Skills

Business partnering with Technology function

Knowledge of Accrual and Prepayment accounting

Part or Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Highly competent in Excel

Transforming manual processes

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Part or Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

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

• Assisting with the production of a Workday 1 costs flash, full provision of accruals and prepayments, review of monthly costs trends and Balance Sheet reconciliations within Technology and Facilities Support Function.
• Reporting and reconciliation of the Lease accounting for all the EMEA region under IFRS16 Accounting Standards.
• Production of monthly cost commentaries to 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 of cost allocation rules & drivers for Technology and Facilities to ensure all costs are being charged appropriately across the business areas globally
• To 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. This will involve ensuring project data is correctly loaded into Oracle Projects after full financial review and appropriate authorisation with monthly reconciliation of WIP thereafter to the General Ledger.
• Year-end/Half year reporting, which will include preparation of support for Group additional disclosures and assisting with External Audit requests
• Provide support and analysis to any ad hoc requests from Finance management
• Work with other members of the team and the wider EMEA Finance to ensure all controls are fit for purpose with monthly reconciliations and substantiations appropriately, prepared documented and recorded in Trintech.
• Work closely with Procurement on Purchase orders and help resolve any issues.
• Manage specific Intercompany relationships including full reconciliation with counterparts at month end and the 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 essential.
• Personal organizational skills including multi-tasking, prioritization 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 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