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Our client is a Global Financial Broking firm in London.

Client Onboarding KYC Associate. 5 days a week in the office.

Administration Assistant – Financial Services

Our client is a Financial Market Making company in London.

Our client is a Wealth and Asset Management firm in London.

Date: 9 Aug 2023
Sector: FINANCE / ACCOUNTING
Type: Permanent
Location: London
Salary: £60,000 - 75,000 per annum
Email: duncan@taylorjamesresourcing.com
Ref: DB023234

We are looking for a Financial Accountant for a global firm based in Canary Wharf, London E14 5AA.

The role is office-based in Canary Wharf; it is not hybrid. The company offers a 9-day fortnight (every second Friday off). There may be some homeworking in the future at the manager's discretion.

Reporting to the Manager UK & HQ Financial Accounting, this individual will provide financial accounting services to the company's Europe business.

Main Responsibilities include:

• Preparing statutory accounts for UK entities, liaising with auditors (KPMG), and ensuring compliance with UK GAAP (FRS102).
• Leading interim and year-end SOX control audits, coordinating responses, and supporting UK & HQ accounting and projects.
• Ensuring timely internal monthly reporting to US headquarters, including benefit analysis, taxes, and doubtful accounts.
• Performing month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and reviewing SAP entries.
• Handling ad hoc statutory and analytical work, representing the team on projects.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Degree educated and qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS102).
• 5+ years post-qualification experience in financial accounting and statutory reporting.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.
• Advanced Excel & SAP skills; Thomson Reuters OneSource experience preferred.