Staff Accountant

Carlyle; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Carlyle Group is hiring a Staff Accountant in London for a hybrid role. You will prepare monthly management accounts under US GAAP and local GAAP, post journals in PeopleSoft, and support VAT, CIT, and regulatory returns.

Collaboration with US teams and external accountants is essential for timely month-end close. You should have at least 2 years of accounting experience, a relevant degree (or be part qualified), and strong Excel/GL skills.

Qualifications

• Accounting, Finance or related degree, or part qualification in CPA/ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent.
• At least 2 years accounting experience in a similar role.
• Experience in financial services is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts to UK and US GAAP standards with substantiation of balance sheet and P&L.
• Bookkeeping: post journals to the general ledger including accruals and prepayments.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, vendor invoices and intercompany recharge.
• Prepare reconciliations and variance analyses; assist with FCA/regulatory returns as needed.
• Coordinate with external accountants and global tax teams on monthly close.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting.

Skills

US GAAP

UK GAAP IFRS

Multi-currency

Excel

General Ledger

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Accounting, Finance degree

Part qualified CPA/ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft

OneStream

Job description

## Staff AccountantApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: London, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-00187**Position Summary**Monthly management accounts Local and US GAAP - To prepare reliable, timely and complete monthly management accounts in PeopleSoft for the assigned EMEA legal entities under Local and US GAAP within maximum 5 calendar days after month-end.Periodic statutory and regulatory returns - To assist with preparation of annual financial statements, VAT returns, and review CIT return prepared by the external accountants. Assist with preparation of regulatory returns. To prepare the audit file as required by Manager and statutory auditors.Budgeting and Forecasting – Assist the Manager with the preparation of the draft budgeting and re-forecast reports (current and next year) on a quarterly and annual basis.**Primary Responsibilities****Monthly management accounts local/US GAAP*** Prepare monthly management accounts to include full substantiation of the balance sheet and income statement accounts and in particular bank, VAT, CIT and other taxes reconciliations* Bookkeeping – Prepare and post journals into the PeopleSoft General Ledger. To include revenue accounting, accruals, prepayments, bank, fixed assets, taxes* Accounts Payable – review and approve invoices in timely manner* Accounts Receivable – raise recharge invoices* Prepare reconciliations on OneStream under US GAAP accounting standards.* Prepare Month-on-month variance analysis and variance to budget/forecast* Prepare the FAS109 quarterly draft reports for review* Coordinate with US Corporate Accounting, Tax and Equity team on monthly close matters**Periodic statutory returns*** To prepare the Trial Balance, VAT, CIT or other data feed and coordinate with the external accounting firms in order to get the statutory financial statements, VAT, CIT and other tax returns externally prepared under local GAAP and tax requirements in a timely manner.* To assist in the preparation of FCA and other regulatory returns* Assist with reviewing the work done by the external accountants* Coordinate accounting, tax returns and related payments matters with external accountants, AP team and EMEA Office Managers* To assist in preparation of financial statements for audited and non-audited entities**Budgeting and Forecasting*** Assist with the preparation of the draft budget and forecast reports (current and next year) on a bi-monthly basis* Coordinate with EMEA Office Managers to collect data in this respect.* Assist in the preparation of draft budget and forecast reports* Prepare monthly cash request to settle intercompany balances.* Prepare the Office of National Statistics (ONS) quarterly surveys**Other ad-hoc projects and requests*** Assist senior team in various projects ( e.g. setting up new entities, opening/closing bank accounts, preparing financial projections, etc)**Requirements****Education & Certificates*** Accounting, Finance or other relevant degree; or* Part qualified CPA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent**Professional Experience*** At least 2 years accounting experience in a similar position* Experience within financial services sector desirable**Competencies & Attributes*** US GAAP, UK GAAP / IFRS as well as capacity to quickly understand the differences of the various local GAAPs under which the statutory accounts are prepared* Excellent communication and coordination skills - both written and oral* Ability to transact business in multiple countries and currencies* General Ledger / Financial System experience and strong Microsoft Office skills in particular Excel* Strong organizational and analytical skills* Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a fast-paced team* Intellectual curiosity / Pro-active in addressing the accounting, tax or legal issues* Willingness to learn, develop and ask questions* Ability to take initiative* Total flexibility in adapting to a fast-changing environment **About Us:** The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $475 billion of assets under management, across 678 investment vehicles as of March 31, 2026. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,500 professionals operating in 28 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.Carlyle’s purpose is to connect people, ideas, and capital to fuel growth for companies and performance for investors, which range from public and private pension funds to wealthy individuals and families to sovereign wealth funds, unions and corporations. Carlyle invests across three segments – Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Carlyle AlpInvest – and has deep expertise across industries, markets, and geographies.At Carlyle, we believe that a wide spectrum of experiences and viewpoints drives performance and success. Our CEO, Harvey Schwartz, has stated that, "To build better businesses and create value for all of our stakeholders, we are focused on assembling leadership teams with the strongest insights from a range of perspectives." Reflecting this view, emphasis is placed on development, retention and inclusion through our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). We cultivate a culture where ideas are openly shared and challenged, connecting diverse expertise and perspectives to drive enduring value.