UK Financial Accountant

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Role: UK Financial Accountant supports 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 UK GAAP (FRS 101 and FRS 102) / IFRS and US GAAP.
• Support regulatory requirements ensuring timely submission of financial and non-financial information to local authorities.
• 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
• ACA / CA or equivalent certification
• Audit practice background from consulting
• Experience of financial statement preparation under IFRS
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• Hybrid - 2 days a week or 9 days a month in office is a must

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge or experience in using financial accounting systems, e.g. Oracle Fusion, SAP, Workiva, or other equivalent
• Accounting standards generally accepted in the United States (US GAAP)
• Good understanding general tax accounting and local tax regimes
• 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
• Results orientated with strong desire to exceed expectations
• Team player with good working relationships

This role is not eligible for full remote work.

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

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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