Senior Accountant

Join our London Finance team, supporting the financial operations of IMC's London Office and FX and Commodity trading. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for managing essential financial processes while collaborating with various departments and regions. This is a hands‑on role that requires both meticulous attention to detail and the ability to contribute to broader strategic initiatives. Your expertise in finance and regulatory environments will be key to driving IMC's growth as we continue to scale our London office. You will engage closely with stakeholders across trading, mid‑office, tax, auditors, and regulatory bodies, ensuring smooth financial operations across the organization.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Handle day‑to‑day accounting tasks for two entities, ensuring compliance with local GAAP / IFRS standards.
• Lead on month‑end processes such as invoice booking, payments and bookkeeping as well as having a key responsibility in establishing month‑end reconciliations and procedures for the UK.
• Prepare financial statements and workpapers for financial audit of our UK entities.
• Involved in yearly corporate tax submissions and management of third‑party advisors.
• Support in quarterly and annual FCA submissions for relevant regulated entities.
• Involvement in quarterly VAT submissions for the UK group.
• Assist in budgeting, financial forecasting, and drive process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance through automation.

Your Skills & Experience

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• ACCA qualified or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant experience; or 2+ years PQE.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP / accounting software (experience with Workday is a plus).
• Strong knowledge of financial processes and reporting for multiple entities and currencies.
• Genuine interest in financial products and trading; prior experience is an advantage but not required.
• Exposure to Python is desirable but not a prerequisite for this role.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Willingness or experience in using AI and automation would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Self‑driven, proactive, and capable of working independently.

Location and Office Culture

• IMC office in London, UK. The role may provide the opportunity to visit other IMC offices worldwide.
• This is a full‑time, onsite role, with some but limited flexibility for working from home.
• You can expect a dynamic, fast‑paced environment that delivers a steady stream of challenges and opportunities.
• We give people lots of responsibility and the support they need to make an impact from day one.
• We promise you a flat structure and an open, collaborative culture that stimulates the sharing of ideas, knowledge and technology between our teams and offices.

About Us

IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting‑edge research environment and a world‑class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high‑performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed. IMC is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in our recruitment process.