We are looking for a qualified Accountant to join our Financial Reporting team. You will primarily maintain the books and records for the firm’s European businesses and prepare our monthly and annual financial statements in conjunction with accounting teams in the region and globally.
Additional responsibilities of the role will include:
- Preparing or reviewing various accounting reconciliations and financial schedules that support the financial statements
- Collaborating with outside auditors and advisors, interpreting GAAP, and documenting accounting policies and internal controls
- Working closely with other team members, including our accounting-specific Technology team, to improve and automate processes
At Jane Street, we always look for the best solutions to complex problems, and that extends to our accounting function. Our legal and regulatory environment is constantly shifting. The right candidate will be a self-starter who cares deeply about details and deadlines, and who can jump into our fast-paced work environment.
About you- Have a bachelor’s degree
- An ACA or equivalent with 1-2 years of post-qualified experience in an accounting role
- Experienced with preparing financial statements and account reconciliations
- Have a solid understanding of FRS 102 and/or IFRS; knowledge of U.S. GAAP is desired but not required
- Organised with great communication skills; able to build strong collaborative relationships across various groups within the firm
- Self-motivated to improve processes where possible
- Have excellent time management skills; able to handle competing priorities and work effectively in a challenging, fast-paced environment
- Have strong analytical and critical thinking skills; detail-oriented with a “can-do” attitude when resolving issues
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel
- Preferably familiar with regulatory regimes
- Experience with using Workday (Financial Data Model) is a plus
- Fluent in English
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- ACA qualification or equivalent with 1-2 years post-qualified experience
- Experience preparing financial statements and account reconciliations
- Solid understanding of FRS 102 and/or IFRS
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP
- Organised with strong communication and collaboration skills
- Self-motivated to improve processes and automate where possible
- Excellent time management and ability to handle competing priorities
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, detail-oriented
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel
- Familiarity with regulatory regimes
- Experience with Workday (Financial Data Model)
- Fluent in English
Jane Street Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Pay is considered exceptionally strong across roles, with substantial bonuses in strong years and firm-wide performance sharing. Collaboration is expected and rewarded, reinforcing a team-oriented payout model.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits include zero-premium medical, dental, and vision coverage in the U.S., plus access to on-site or concierge primary care, physical therapy, and mental health services. This breadth and convenience signal a robust healthcare offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described as generous, with equipped nursing rooms and backup childcare cited. Family-oriented supports like fertility coverage and elder‑care backup further enhance the package.
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What We Do
Jane Street works differently. As a liquidity provider and market maker, we trade on more than 200 trading venues across 45 countries and help form the backbone of global markets. Our approach is rooted in technology and rigorous quantitative analysis, but our success is driven by our people. Our bright, beautiful offices in the heart of New York, London, Hong Kong, and Amsterdam are open and buzzing with conversation. We come from many backgrounds and encourage travel between offices to share perspectives. Some of our best ideas come from bumping into a visiting colleague at the office coffee bar. Markets move fast. Staying competitive as we’ve grown has required constant invention—of new trading strategies, technology, and processes. We’ve found this is easier when you hire humble, kind people. They tend to help each other, and prioritize teamwork over titles. We invest heavily in teaching and training. There’s a library and a classroom in every office, because deepening your understanding of something is considered real work. Guest lectures, classes, and conferences round out the intellectual exchanges that happen every day. People grow into long careers at Jane Street because there are always new and interesting problems to solve, systems to build, and theories to test. More than twenty years after our founding, it still feels like we’re just getting started.
