Accountant - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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About the Position

We are looking for a new Accountant to join our London Accounting team to support both our local and global accounting operations at Jane Street.

You'll work alongside team members to maintain the company's internal books and records and help with our month-end close process.

This will include the preparation of various reconciliations and financial schedules as we prepare financial statements.

This role will provide a great introduction and exposure to the larger operations of the firm. The right person must be discreet, trustworthy, and comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment.

Getting the details right in accounting is an extremely important part of our business, and we take pride in our ability to stay on schedule without sacrificing accuracy.

Each member of our team is highly organised, proactive, and able to prioritise taskseffectively.

The legal and regulatory environment in which we operate is constantly shifting.

Your previous industry expertise will be valuable to the team as we collaborate with outside auditors and advisors on accounting policy decisions and relevant GAAP interpretations.

About You

Qualified Accountant with 25 years postqualification experience
Strong foundation of financial statements production and legal entity reporting
Indepth knowledge of UK GAAP and/or IFRS
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to handle competing priorities and to work effectively in a challenging, fastpaced environment
Supportive and reliable team player with a collaborative mindset
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Motivated to improve processes where possible
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Experience with Workday would be a plus
Background in financial services is desired but not essential
VBA skills a plus
Fluency in English required