Accountant

Accountant

Company: Squarepoint Capital

Location: London, United Kingdom

Employment Type: Permanent

Date Posted: 2026-08-07T07:18:16.920Z

Reference Number: 24642237

Work Schedule: Full time

Salary: Competitive

Position Overview

We are looking for an accountant to join the Finance Team. Prior experience in accounting, auditing or finance with a proprietary trading firm/investment fund/alternative investment firm is a must. The accountant will assist in day-to-day financial operations of the group, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and compliance with accounting principles and regulations. As a multinational corporation, the company requires the candidate to have excellent communication skills to coordinate with colleagues stationed in different locations and work considering different time zones.

Assist in the group's day-to-day financial operations. Collaborate with colleagues from the broader finance department and liaise with other relevant parties within the organization. Assist in the month-end closing procedures of the group. Prepare monthly balance sheet schedules and conduct monthly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance. Assist in preparing consolidated/stand-alone financial statements for the group under US GAAP, IFRS and local reporting standards, in a timely and accurate manner. Coordinate with external and internal teams for monthly NAV reports and related schedules. Participate in various finance projects /ad-hoc requests from controller and other departments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, Pursuing an accredited accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent, or being a finalist in any of these qualifications, would be a plus


• Minimum of 3 - 8+ years of finance and accounting experience; experience with a proprietary trading firm/investment fund/alternative investment firm a plus


• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and regulations, including US GAAP and IFRS


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Hands-on experience with accounting software and financial management systems


• Workday Financials are a plus


• Proficient in Excel and adept at using technology


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail and accuracy


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines


• Self-starter and can work with minimal supervision

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in preparing consolidated/stand-alone financial statements for the group under US GAAP, IFRS and local reporting standards, in a timely and accurate manner. Coordinate with external and internal teams for monthly NAV reports and related schedules. Participate in various finance projects /ad-hoc requests from controller and other departments. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, Pursuing an accredited accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent, or being a finalist in any of these qualifications, would be a plus Minimum of 3 - 8+ years of finance and accounting experience; experience with a proprietary trading firm/investment fund/alternative investment firm a plus Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and regulations, including US GAAP and IFRS. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Hands-on experience with accounting software and financial management systems. Workday Financials are a plus.
Proficient in Excel and adept at using technology. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines. Self-starter and can work with minimal supervision