Accountant 3 - Corporate Accounting

About the role

A senior preparer position within a global investor services group, responsible for delivering comprehensive corporate accounting services for complex client portfolios. It covers low, medium and high complexity cases with minimal supervision, focusing on sophisticated accounting processes and detailed client deliverables.

Key responsibilities

• Manage assigned mailboxes, post journal entries and carry out bookkeeping and reconciliations
• Prepare working schedules, working papers, periodic accounts and financial statements in line with accounting standards and disclosure requirements
• Compute tax and VAT obligations, monitor regulatory filing deadlines and ensure timely compliance
• Liaise directly with auditors, handle accounting queries independently, resolve review comments and escalate issues where needed
• Carry out thorough self-reviews, complete checklists, maintain quality standards and support team members

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, or ACCA Level 2 or ACA, with at least 4 years of corporate accounting experience
• Advanced expertise in accounting standards, financial reporting and detailed working papers
• Ability to handle audit queries and liaise independently with auditors
• Analytical, problem-solving, communication and organisational skills; proactive, detail-oriented and accountable

What we offer

• Remuneration based on market rates, proportional to qualifications and experience
• Pension scheme with generous employer contribution
• 22 days paid annual leave, enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave
• Flexible working arrangements discussed with employees
• Training, tools and a development plan