JOB DESCRIPTION
Client Accountant, Capital Markets (UK)
Permanent
Hybrid
London, UK
The Capital Markets Europe team provides our institutional clients with a comprehensive range of specialist debt and capital markets administration services.
In this role, you will work closely with senior client accountants and senior management to provide accounting and financial services for capital market transactions. This role would suit an ambitious, energetic accountant keen to progress further in a dynamic, rapidly-growing business.
Some of the things you will be doing:
• Setting up/maintaining the general ledger for new/existing clients through transaction research and
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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
What technical skills, experience and qualifications do you 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
ABOUT US
CSC is a global business, legal, and financial services company based in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, providing knowledge-based solutions to clients worldwide. We have offices and capabilities in over 140 jurisdictions in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and more than 8,000 colleagues. We are the business behind business.®
CSC is committed to creating a diverse and growth-oriented environment where everyone is valued and respected. CSC offers challenging career opportunities and excellent benefits, including annual success-sharing bonuses or commission plans based on individual performance. To learn more, visit cscglobal.com/service/careers.
Visit our careers site to learn more about CSC and our commitment to our clients, communities, and each other.
Disclaimer: The information above describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to describe all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
WHY WORK WITH CSC?
At CSC®, we're always looking ahead, finding ways to improve and anticipate the future needs of our customers. Curiosity fuels our innovation and productivity drives our results. This proactive mindset has helped us adapt and create solutions that have enabled businesses to run smoother and smarter for more than 120 years.
CSC is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented people whose personal values align with ours. We empower our employees to bring the right solutions to market to meet customer demand. That is why we are the premier provider of global solutions for more than 180,000 businesses.
- CSC is a great place to work with smart and dedicated people. We have been voted a Top Workplace every year since 2006 and are a 2022 National Top Workplace.
- We offer challenging work and career opportunities. Most positions are filled with internal moves and employee referrals.
- Employees are eligible for an annual success sharing bonus or commission plans based on role and individual performance.
- CSC offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, life insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. We also offer you a 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
- Our global standard for our work environments supports current and future technology initiatives through open design, sit-stand workstations, and digital interface points with wireless access throughout the campus. It's an exciting time for us in terms of growth and expansion.