Financial Accountant - Capital Markets/SPVs/IFRS/UK GAAP

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Hybrid, 3 days onsite

The Capital Markets Europe team provides institutional clients with specialist debt and capital markets administration services. As a Client Accountant you will support senior client accountants and management in delivering accurate accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) and capital markets structures. This role is ideal for an ambitious accountant with strong technical accounting skills (IFRS/local GAAP), attention to detail, and a desire to progress their career in a fast-growing, client-focused team based in London.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and set up general ledgers for new and existing clients, applying appropriate accounting treatment for a variety of SPVs and capital markets structures.
• Post journal entries, reconcile accounts, and ensure timely, up-to-date accounting records for an assigned SPV portfolio.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts and other routine client deliverables to agreed timelines.
• Draft annual statutory financial statements, including notes and disclosures under IFRS or local GAAP, ensuring compliance with company law.
• Liaise with external auditors to coordinate audits and produce audited financial statements that meet statutory deadlines.
• Prepare and submit regulatory and tax filings as required (e.g., VAT, Corporation Tax, iXBRL financials, and jurisdictional regulatory returns).
• Identify and resolve technical accounting issues by engaging with internal teams, clients, and advisors.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and efficiency gains across the accounting team.
• Build familiarity with a diverse range of capital markets products and transaction structures, supporting knowledge transfer within the team.

Required Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA accountant.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in accounting within a firm or financial services environment, with exposure to financial statement preparation.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS and/or local GAAP) and experience working with auditors.
• Excellent organisational skills and proven ability to meet tight deadlines in a busy environment.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical problem-solving skills, and a collaborative team mindset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with accounting systems; able to present information clearly to internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with SPVs, securitisations, or other capital markets transaction structures.
• Experience preparing regulatory returns (for example, Central Bank of Ireland filings) and corporate tax/VAT filings.
• Familiarity with accounting platforms used in capital markets administration and interest in process automation or improvement projects.

Benefits

CSC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes annual leave, tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and more. Employees are eligible for Success Sharing, bonuses, or commission plans based on role and individual performance. We offer fulfilling work and career opportunities. Most positions are filled with internal moves and employee referrals. As business needs allow, CSC offers hybrid or remote work schedules in alignment with local regulations. Specific details for this position will be discussed during the interview process.

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.