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.

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.
• 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

• 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.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Results orientated and self-motivating.
• This role requires 2 days a week or 9 days a month work from the office.

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.

Benefits

• Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in-class benefits for families.
• From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference.