Client Accountant

CSC

Client Accountant providing financial services for institutional clients in capital markets transactions. Preparing financial statements and managing general ledger for clients in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in setting up and maintaining general ledgers, preparing financial statements under IFRS or local GAAP, and managing compliance with statutory requirements. Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience in audit processes are essential for success in this role.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Qualified ACA Or ACCA AccountantTechnical Accounting KnowledgeAudit ExperienceFinancial Statement PreparationVAT And Corporation Tax Returns

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Hard Skills

General Ledger MaintenanceJournal Entry PostingFinancial Statement PreparationStatutory ComplianceTechnical Accounting Issue ResolutionManagement Accounts PreparationIXBRL TaggingProcess ImprovementTransaction ResearchCapital Markets Knowledge

Soft Skills

Organisational SkillsProblem Solving SkillsAttention To DetailTeam PlayerProfessional Demeanor

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS ExcelMS PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCA

Industry Keywords

Special Purpose VehiclesFinancial ServicesAccounting FirmIFRSLocal GAAPStatutory Financial StatementsVAT ReturnsCorporation Tax ReturnsAudited Financial StatementsClient Deliverables

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Setting up/maintaining the general ledger for new/existing clients through transaction research and assessing the applicable accounting treatment for a variety of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV’s)
Responsible for posting journal entries and keeping up to date accounting records for a portfolio of SPVs
Preparing annual statutory financial statements including notes and disclosures under IFRS or local GAAP and in compliance with relevant company law
Liaising with auditors to produce audited financial statements to meet statutory and other deadlines
Preparing routine monthly and quarterly management accounts and other client deliverables
Preparing and filing of VAT returns, Corporation Tax returns and iXBRL tagged financials
Resolving technical accounting issues which arise on an ad-hoc basis through liaising with all parties
Working with the accounting team towards process improvement and efficiencies
Gaining familiarity with a diverse range of capital markets structures and products

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified ACA or ACCA accountant
3+ years’ experience in a relevant role in an accounting firm or financial services company
Strong technical accounting knowledge with some audit experience
Strong organisational skills and an ability to meet tight deadlines
Team player, with strong problem solving skills
Conscientious and diligent, with high attention to detail
Professional, friendly demeanor with enthusiasm for the role
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual success-sharing bonuses or commission plans based on individual performance
Range of support to colleagues with disabilities
Competitive and comprehensive benefits package including annual leave, tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and more
Hybrid work schedules as business needs allow