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Our client is seeking an experienced and hands-on Senior Accountant to join their London-based finance team within the ETF funds space.
This role demands a strong technical accounting foundation and the ability to manage the full end-to-end accounting cycle — from daily transactional processing to preparing management accounts and supporting financial control activities.
The successful candidate will thrive in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment and demonstrate solid experience across intercompany accounting, payroll, VAT compliance, and financial systems, particularly NetSuite and Excel.
Key Requirements
Essential
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
- Proven experience in a Senior Accountant or Management Accountant position, ideally within financial services.
- Strong working knowledge of NetSuite ERP.
- Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, modelling).
- Hands-on experience with:
- Month-end close processes and management reporting
- Payroll processing and payroll journal postings
- Intercompany transactions, intercompany loans, and related journals
- Multi-currency accounting
- VAT rules, cross-border VAT treatments, and compliance
- Bank and credit card reconciliations, expenses, and cost analysis
- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and time management skills.
- Clear communication abilities and confidence working independently in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
- Experience in financial services, fintech, or other regulated sectors.
- Familiarity with UK GAAP and/or IFRS.
- Exposure to system enhancements, automation initiatives, or process improvement projects.