Senior Financial Accountant in London

We are seeking an exceptional qualified accountant to join our UK Finance Team, based in London, on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a senior role suited to a technically strong and intellectually rigorous accountant (ACA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent) who combines financial services industry experience with sound judgement and high professional standards. The position will focus on financial control in close collaboration with a high-performing team and on regulatory compliance. Beyond this, you will have responsibilities across FP&A, management information, transfer pricing, and the financial close. You will report to and work closely with the Head of UK Finance, senior leadership in the team, and other key stakeholders in the Operations Pillar across several jurisdictions, ensuring the integrity and resilience of our financial framework.

Culture. We are committed to our Core Values. We encourage intellectual curiosity and individualism as well as collaboration across different areas of the business. We seek to hear our people’s voices – whether quiet or loud. Sharing ideas and challenging the status quo are commonplace.

Autonomy. While guidance and support are provided, team members own their work and projects.

Growth opportunities. We support our people in continuous learning and development.

Agile environment. We are committed to providing a work environment that balances the needs of our clients; the needs of our teams; and the personal needs, commitments, and interests of our people.

Philanthropy. Our people can contribute to society in a unique and personal way, through various philanthropy opportunities and programmes.

You will support the accelerated transformation of the finance function, recently under new global leadership, with opportunity to contribute to overhauling processes and entrenching controls as we seek to embed AI-powered workflows in our day-to-day. Over time, there may be scope to broaden responsibilities globally.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Financial Reporting & Close
  • Take ownership of financial reporting for key legal entities
  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for those entities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
  • Maintain general ledger integrity and prepare and oversee balance sheet reconciliations
  • Prepare and review journals, accruals, prepayments, and other key accounting adjustments
  • Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, managing deliverables and supporting an efficient audit process
• Regulatory, Tax & Treasury
  • Prepare and review regulatory reporting for entities in the UK and other jurisdictions
  • Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
  • Contribute to corporate tax and VAT processes, including coordinating with external advisors
  • Support treasury activities, including cash flow monitoring and banking relationships
• Financial Control & Operations
  • Support and strengthen the financial control environment through disciplined execution and review
  • Support the Accounts Payable function in meeting their objectives as needed
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting efficiency
  • Process payroll for UK or other entities as needed
• Business Partnering & Team Contribution
  • Partner with internal stakeholders in delivering your responsibilities and providing financial insight to support business decision-making
  • Support and review work produced by other Finance Team members, contributing to their development and delivery
  • Contribute to a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment
  • Support cross-entity initiatives and broader finance initiatives globally

Your Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent) with 5+ years post-qualified experience with a track record of success
• Experience in banking or investment management environments at the vice president level would be advantageous
• Strong technical accounting capability, including financial reporting under IFRS and FRS 102
• Experience preparing and/or reviewing regulatory returns within regulated environments
• Proven experience working with external auditors and supporting audit processes
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Workday Financials or similar)

What Distinguishes You

• You have a proactive, self-starting approach with a strong sense of ownership
• You demonstrate strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output
• You collaborate effectively and support others to achieve team outcomes
• You are comfortable working across a broad scope in a regulated environment
• You are curious in your approach to improving processes and strengthening control frameworks

Instructions for application

To complete your application, please submit your CV, cover letter and transcripts.

Selection Process

The selection process will involve multiple rounds of interviews. Shortlisted candidates will also complete a Thomas International Personal Profile Analysis (PPA), which forms one component of the overall assessment.

The Company

We are a global firm with offices across eight countries, over 400 employees and more than $50 billion in assets under management. But those numbers don’t define Orbis. It’s our values, how we do things day-by-day, and how we add value for our clients that define us. Our investment philosophy is fundamental, long-term and contrarian. As contrarian investors, we aim to take a different perspective, and this filters into everything we do. To invest differently, you need to think differently. This is encouraged by having teams of people with different backgrounds, experiences and ways of thinking.