Financial Accountant, Parameta Solutions (3-6 month contract)

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure. Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions. Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions. The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform. Founded in London in 1866, the Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,200 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

About Parameta Solutions

Parameta Solutions is the Data & Analytics division of TP ICAP Group. The business provides clients with unbiased OTC content and proprietary data, in-depth insights across price discovery, risk management, benchmark and indices, and pre- and post-trade analytics. Its post-trade solutions offering helps market participants control their counterparty and regulatory risks through a growing range of tools that manage balance-sheet exposure, as well as compression and optimisation services. The Data & Analytics division includes the following brands: Tullett Prebon Information, PVM Data Services, ICAP Information and Burton-Taylor Consulting.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Financial Accountant to join our Finance team for a period of 3-6 months. This role plays a key part in the financial oversight, integrity of financials and revenue and cost management of our global business. You would be expected to prepare and review monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate accounting, revenue and costs across the business, including completion of GL reconciliation. Other responsibilities include supporting the monitoring, forecasting, and analysis of revenue and expenses, identifying cost efficiencies and variances as well as assisting the month-end close process, ensuring the timely and accurate posting of accruals, prepayments, intercompany charges and other journals.

Role Responsibilities

• Support the month-end close process
• Record accrual and prepayment provisions.
• Manage monthly accounting activities related to the Fixed Asset Register, including depreciation calculations, impairment reviews, and disposals.
• Oversee accruals and prepayments, collaborating closely with internal teams and finance stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate internal cost allocations, including managing the internal charging of travel and event expenses and overheads to appropriate cost centres.
• Preparing and processing tax entries into the GL, including sales tax and corporate tax
• Working with the FP&A team to assist in the forecasting and budgeting process
• Continuously review and enhance month-end processes, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements in collaboration with Finance Systems IT.
• Ensure all internal controls over financial reporting are effectively implemented, with monthly reconciliations and substantiations documented and recorded in Trintech or other reconciliation software
• Partner with Procurement teams to manage purchase orders and approval processes, ensuring compliance with financial policies.
• Work with finance counterparts to manage intercompany reconciliations and ensure accuracy at month-end.
• Support quarterly, half-year and year-end reporting, including preparing additional disclosures and assisting with external audit requests.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to senior finance management as needed.
• Foster a collaborative team environment by cross-training with colleagues, ensuring seamless support across functions.

Experience / Competences

Essential

• Experience in Fixed Asset reporting within a large corporation.
• Management of accruals and prepayments across various functions.
• Service company intercompany accounting experience.
• Demonstrated personal organisation skills, including multi-tasking, prioritisation, and delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels of the organisation.
• Conscientious, self-motivated, resilient, and goal-oriented, with the ability to work autonomously.
• Excellent attention to detail, quality, and control, understanding the role’s impact on the wider business.
• Hands-on approach, willing to support other areas of the team as needed.
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and adjust processes accordingly.
• Skilled in system or process improvements.
• In-depth knowledge of what a strong control environment looks like.

Desired

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
• Master and/or bachelor’s in accountancy
• Experience with applications such as Oracle, Excel, Workday Financials, Hubble, Workiva, and OneStream.
• An Audit background would be beneficial.

At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.

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Location: UK - 135 Bishopsgate - London