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.
The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Management Accountant to join our Support Cost Management team within the EMEA Finance function, based in London. This role reports directly to the Legal Entity Controller and plays a key part in the financial oversight and cost management of our support functions. You would be expected to prepare and review monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate cost allocations across business units. Other responsibilities include supporting the monitoring, forecasting, and analysis of support function expenses, identifying cost efficiencies and variances as well as assisting the month-end close process, ensuring the timely and accurate posting of accruals, prepayments, and intercompany charges.
Role Responsibilities
1. Take full ownership of the Fixed Asset Register and Work in Progress (WIP), ensuring accurate reconciliation and compliance with accounting policies.
2. Manage monthly accounting activities related to the Fixed Asset Register and WIP, including depreciation calculations, impairment reviews, and disposals.
3. Support the month-end close process, preparing a results flash, full accrual and prepayment provisions, and reviewing headcount and staff costs. Provide detailed commentary on actuals vs. budget/forecast and prior-year variances.
4. Oversee accruals and prepayments across multiple business functions, collaborating closely with internal teams and finance stakeholders.
5. Ensure accurate internal cost allocations, including managing the internal charging of travel and event expenses to appropriate cost centres.
6. Assist in the forecasting and budgeting process, working with finance leadership to ensure accurate financial planning.
7. Continuously review and enhance month-end processes, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements in collaboration with Finance Systems IT.
8. Ensure all financial controls are effectively implemented, with monthly reconciliations and substantiations documented and recorded in Trintech.
9. Partner with Procurement teams to manage purchase orders and approval processes, ensuring compliance with financial policies.
10. Work with finance counterparts to manage intercompany reconciliations and ensure accuracy at month-end.
11. Support half-year and year-end reporting, including preparing additional disclosures for Group reporting and assisting with external audit requests.
12. Provide financial insights and analysis to senior finance management as needed.
13. Foster a collaborative team environment by cross-training with colleagues, ensuring seamless support across functions.
Experience / Competencies
Essential
1. Experience in Fixed Asset reporting within a large corporation.
2. Management of accruals and prepayments across various functions.
3. Service company intercompany accounting experience.
4. Demonstrated personal organisation skills, including multi-tasking, prioritisation, and delivery.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels of the organisation.
6. Conscientious, self-motivated, resilient, and goal-oriented, with the ability to work autonomously.
7. Excellent attention to detail, quality, and control, understanding the role’s impact on the wider business.
8. Hands-on approach, willing to support other areas of the team as needed.
9. Ability to adapt to changing requirements and adjust processes accordingly.
10. Skilled in system or process improvements.
11. In-depth knowledge of what a strong control environment looks like.
Desired
1. Knowledge of VAT and partial recovery rates.
2. Experience with applications such as Oracle, Excel, SmartView/ASO, Hubble, and OneStream.
3. An Audit background would be beneficial.
Band & Level
1. Professional / 4
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Not The Perfect Fit?
Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? 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.
Company Statement
We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement.
Location
UK - 135 Bishopsgate - London
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