UK Financial Accountant

About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
10
The Role: UK Financial Accountant
This role 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 40, 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+.
Responsibilities and Impact:
The role will be responsible for all financial duties for UK entities and any other countries that are deemed appropriate. We are looking for a candidate who is a problem solver with an analytical mindset who is comfortable with taking on responsibility to ensure compliance with local statutory requirements. The candidate will play a key role in providing support for all Controllership matters.
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 FRS/IFRS and US GAAP.
Liaise with external auditors for timely completion of statutory audits.
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 Required Qualifications:
3 years’ experience in an audit, finance or accounting role, preferably in Public Accounting
ACA / CA or equivalent certification
Audit practice experience
Good understanding general tax accounting and local tax regimes
Experience of financial statement preparation under IFRS, UK GAAP and US GAAP
Strong problem-solving ability
Results orientated and self-motivating
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
AI tools usage or familiarity (e.g. Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini)
Accounting experience in other EMEA jurisdictions
Well organized and able to prioritize conflicting deadlines
Strong desire to exceed expectations
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
This role requires 2 days a week or 9 days a month work from S&P Global London office.
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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