Senior Management Accountant, EMEA

TP ICAP Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market infrastructure provider in London is seeking a Senior Management Accountant for their EMEA team. This role focuses on Legal Entity Control and requires a qualified accountant with at least five years of post-qualification experience. Responsibilities include preparing financial accounts in accordance with IFRS, managing balance sheet reconciliations, and assisting with budgeting and forecasting. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, and be proficient in Oracle and Excel. Competitive salary and full-time hours are offered.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Employee networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years PQE.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to changing requirements.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is paramount.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely completion of financial accounts.
• Prepare management information for stakeholders.
• Review Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Build relationships with counterparts in other regions.
• Assist with annual budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Personal organisation skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Self-motivated and resilient

Skilled in Oracle, Excel, and Onestream

In-depth knowledge of a good control environment

Attention to detail and accuracy

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Oracle

Excel

Onestream

Job description

Senior Management Accountant, EMEA

Locations: London | Time Type: Full time | Posted: Today | Requisition ID: R4607

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 operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries and is home to a stable of premium brands, collectively making TP ICAP the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker, the world’s leading provider of OTC data and an award‑winning all‑to‑all trading platform.

Role Overview

This role is within the Front Office Financial Control team and will be responsible for the delivery of Management and Financial accounts for our EMEA Regulated and Trading Legal entities. The role will have a primary focus on Legal Entity Control with significant emphasis on Balance Sheet substantiation, front‑office costs, inter‑company loan agreements, preparation of tax analysis, monthly analytical reviews and adherence to the risk and controls framework.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensure the EMEA Regulated and Trading entities are completed in line with TP ICAP accounting close deadlines.
• Accounts should be prepared in accordance with IFRS, internal guidelines and group accounting policies.
• Take ownership for control and sign off on Financial Performance of assigned Legal entities.
• Preparing and maintaining monthly journal entries in the GL including FX, inter‑company recharges, prepayments and accruals.
• Responsible for the preparation of timely and accurate management information for key stakeholders.
• Preparation and review of Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Responsible for the monthly substantiation of the GL and the reconciliation of all balances back to the relevant sub‑ledgers or source systems.
• Review and resolution of inter‑company mismatch and ensure balances are supported by underlying agreements.
• Production of variance analysis and analytical reviews for the P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Anaylsis and understanding of front‑office costs by business and entity.
• Assisting with team developments to improve efficiency, reporting and processes in a controlled environment.
• Build a rapport with counterparts in other regions to agree and settle inter‑company balances and foster the sharing of best practice.
• Ensure an effective risk and control framework is embedded to support our processes.
• Assist with the Annual preparation of Budgets and Forecasts for P&L and Balance Sheet, ensuring full understanding of key cost drivers.
• Year‑end reporting. This will include preparation of Year‑end files for relevant Legal entities, analytical reviews and assisting with Audit queries.
• Assist Group Tax with the preparation of VAT returns.
• Providing Financial data to the tax team for reporting and filings.
• Build and maintain professional relationships within the EMEA Finance Team and other key stakeholders. There should be clear communication and adoption of Group Accounting Policies and ensure the Expenditure Control Framework is adhered to at all times.
• From time to time you will be asked to undertake any other reasonable duties as required within this role.
• Complete any mandatory training by the required deadlines.

Experience / Competences

Essential

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a minimum of 5 years PQE.
• Personal organisation skills including multi‑tasking, prioritisation and delivery.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills at all levels of the organisation.
• Self‑motivated, resilient and goal orientated.
• Ability to react to changing requirements and adjust process and approach.
• Skilled in applications such as Oracle, Excel and Onestream.
• Skilled in system or process improvements.
• In‑depth knowledge of what a good control environment looks like.
• Proven attention to detail and accuracy.

Desired

• Experience working in the financial services sector.

Band & level

Professional, 5

Company Statement

We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. "TP ICAP Accord" – our Employee Network – is a central part of this, increasing awareness, collaboration, sharing best practice and holding our firm accountable for continuous cultural improvement. TP ICAP connects people, platforms, ideas and insight across the world’s financial, energy and commodities markets, enhancing market access, increasing efficiencies and unlocking possibilities. We thrive on connection, trust and community, preparing for whatever direction the world takes while creating dynamic careers for our people.

Location

UK – 135 Bishopsgate – London