UK Financial Accountant | London, UK

S&P Global; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a UK Financial Accountant to support the EMEA Controllers organization from their London office. In this dynamic role, you'll ensure timely and accurate reporting of accounting operations while adhering to local statutory and IFRS requirements. You'll be part of a collaborative team, responsible for managing accounting operations and supporting enterprise-wide initiatives. If you're passionate about finance and eager to make an impact, this opportunity offers a platform for growth within a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Access to learning resources

Retirement planning

Family-friendly benefits

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in finance or accounting, preferably in Public Accounting.
• Good understanding of general tax accounting and local tax regimes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze key balance sheet and P&L accounts; prepare and post associated journals.
• Support month-end processes, including journal preparation and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

IFRS

US GAAP

Financial Analysis

Tax Accounting

Payroll Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

ACA / CA or equivalent certification

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):
10
The Role: UK Financial Accountantsupports the EMEA Controllers organization with UK and other jurisdictions managed out of the London office, to ensure that the accounting operations are timely and accurately reported and that local statutory and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) requirements are adhered to, in addition to supporting enterprise-wide initiatives.

The Team: Reporting to the Associate Director - Financial Accounting, you are part of the EMEA Enterprise Controllership Leadership team, which is a team of 29, responsible for managing the accounting operations in the region and supporting the Company's accounting and finance activities. The global Controllers organization is a team of 300+ globally.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze key balance sheet and P&L accounts; prepare and post associated journals.
• Support month-end processes, including journal preparation and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and post payroll journals, reconciliations, including necessary accruals.
• Allocate monthly intercompany cross charges related to Payroll Benefits.
• Analyze monthly financial reports and present findings to the board quarterly.
• Maintain accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Prepare financial statements for legal entities per FRS/IFRS and US GAAP.
• Liaise with external auditors for timely completion of statutory audits.
• Ensure timely submission of financial and non-financial information to local authorities.
• Support preparation of tax returns and related accounting workflows.
• Prepare UK Group VAT returns and manage associated accounting workflows.
• Assist the UK & Bermuda Controller with mergers, acquisitions, and legal entity restructuring.
• Support process improvement projects by identifying and implementing best practices.

What We're Looking For:

Basic Qualifications:

• 3 years' experience in a finance or accounting role, preferably in Public Accounting, including a thorough understanding of IFRS and accounting standards generally accepted in the United States (US GAAP)
• ACA / CA or equivalent certification
• A udit practice background
• Good understanding general tax accounting and local tax regimes
• Experience of financial statement preparation under IFRS and US GAAP
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• Hybrid - 2 days a week in office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Time management skills and the ability to prioritise
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Well organized and able to prioritize conflicting deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Strong desire to exceed expectations
• Results orientated
• Team player with good working relationships, strong team management and leadership qualities

What's In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.
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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to:" [e-mail] "and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person."

US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf " describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
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20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), FINANC202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group)

Job ID: 315608
Posted On: 2025-05-03
Location: London, United Kingdom

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