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Are you an experienced Accountant with in-house experience and currently based in London? If so. EquiLend has an opportunity for a talented accounting professional to join our team in London.

As part of a global team spread across The US and EU you will contribute to the day-to-day management of accounting and financial reporting information, as well as liaising with internal stakeholders across all areas of the business.

With offices and operations in Europe we are looking to add knowledge of UK and Irish generally accepted accounting practices and so if you feel like this is you, we would love to hear from you!

Role Responsibilities

• Assisting with the maintenance of the daily books for the 13 global entities of the company such as Revenue/Receivables, Expenses/Payables, Cash Management, Fixed Assets, General Ledger & Prepayments
• Execute the monthly close process with precision and accuracy, ensuring the timely preparation of financial reports for Europe and Asia
• Billing and Collections of complex revenue for all clients
• Support global audits (UK, HK, IE) by providing external auditors with required support
• Prepare timely and accurate documentation that gives evidence of the Company's financial information
• Prepare regular financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statements, etc.) and present to team as scheduled
• Collect data, analyze information, prepare reports and make recommendations on special projects as needed
• Assist the organization with compliance with various statues and regulatory requirements from Government agencies and others (Central Bank of Ireland, Financial Conduct Authority, HMRC etc.)
• Manage relationships with key vendors as well as distribute client invoices and address billing queries

Role Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in accounting (background in audit or tax is a plus)
• Demonstratable advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (such as experience building pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and SUMIF functions)
• Knowledge of U.K and Irish generally accepted accounting practices and principles
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate both internally and externally with clients and vendors
• Ability to efficiently and with attention to detail prepare accurate and timely financial statements
• You have excellent time management skills with ability to effectively manage changing priorities and deadlines
• You have proven experience researching, analysing and processing data to resolve complex problems
• University Degree in either Accounting or Finance (ACCA or ACCA equivalent certification would be a plus)

Role Benefits

• Hybrid working – you can choose which 100 days per year to work remotely where you prefer!
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 25 holiday days per year (plus bank holidays)
• Group risk and income protection coverage from day 1 of employment
• Private health insurance and dental insurance coverage

• Generous company pension
• Regular company events
• Paid access to a mindfulness-based mental health app
• Great office location in One Canada Square, Canary Wharf