Financial Accountant

Job Title

Financial Accountant

Job Description

So, who are we?

Hello, were IG Group. We are a publicly-traded FTSE250 FinTech company who run mobile, web and desktop platforms that help our clients trade stocks & shares, leveraged products, Futures & Options and Crypto.

We are ambitious. Over 340,000 people already use our platforms. Were global with offices in 18 countries and products in 16 regions. Were hungry to move faster, ship better product for our customers and grow our user base. We believe in high autonomy, and we want people who are looking to do things differently in order to create better experiences for our customers.

We work in cross-functional teams and are laser focused on increasing the number of active clients we serve to drive sustainable growth.

Your role in the Teams Success

Financial Accountant will be responsible for end-to-end processes within her/his responsibility. Ensuring that global and local accounting standards and policies are executed in timely and efficient manner. Working closely with senior members of the wider finance department within IG Group local and overseas offices to enhance financial procedures and streamline processes.

What Youll Do

• Prepare management and financial accounts along with review and oversight of the monthly results for IG Group entities.
• Performing calculation, review and approval of accounting entries.
• Ensure revenue and expenses are accurately recorded.
• Management and coordination of indirect and operational tax related activities if required.
• Prepare information for group reporting purposes in line with the agreed scope and inclusive of financial statements notes. Maintaining a strong financial control environment including preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations and controls.
• Review procedures and recommend modifications to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with Group Policies and IFRS by monitoring and implementing necessary adjustments.
• Provide technical support and advice on accounting treatments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Coordinate and oversee internal and external audits to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in the financial planning and management activities, including the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Continuous improvement of processes and participation in improvement projects.
• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including the treasury, tax and finance operations team, and external stakeholders, including the external auditors.
• Review of monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, including accruals, prepaid, property, and inter-company accounts.
• Setting up and maintaining the documentation around new processes built under own responsibility.
• Driving forward and supporting the closure of any internal and external ad hoc requests.
• Supporting the Group and European projects for the topics owned (i.e. remediation of Audit findings)
  
  

Key Qualification Requirements

What youll need for this role

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in GL/RtR
• Educational background - finance and accounting
• Very good understanding of financial processes, financial statements and risks related to balance sheet positions
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Accuracy, attention to detail and good analytical skills – the ability to seek and resolve daily financial and operational issues while focusing on addressing open issues independently and taking ownership to resolve matters
• You need to be a team player who likes to work in an international environment
• Excellent communication skills – the ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance colleagues and stakeholders as well auditors
• Experience in international environment / corporations will be an asset
• Self-motivation and organization – the ability to manage your own time and task list effectively
• Fluent English
• Understanding of Polish GAAP and tax framework is an advantage
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) will be an advantage.
  
  

How We Work

We try to take a thoughtful approach to our ways of working as a company. We follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office -- which we think balances the need to collaborate effectively and connect with each other. When it comes to how we deliver, there are 5 things we want everyone to do to drive high performance, better learning and career satisfaction:

• Lead and Inspire: Drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm
• Think Big: Focus on the problems that most impact commercial outcomes
• Champion the client: Understand and prioritise clients needs
• Deliver at pace: Push for fast, sustainable growth;
• Raise the bar: Take ownership, be accountable and share feedback
  
  

We believe that diversity is vital to success, it fuels creativity, drives innovation and sets us up for global success. Were committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills to help us realise our vision and strategy, thats why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us on this journey. Learn more about our D&I approach here.

The Perks

Your growth fuels our success! Thrive with tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities with leaders, and clear career progression. Expand your network through committees, sports and social clubs. Enjoy extra time off for volunteering and community work.

• Matched giving for your fundraising activity.
• Flexible working hours and work-from-home opportunities.
• Performance-related bonuses.
• Insurance and medical plans.
• Career-focused technical and leadership training in-class and online, incl. unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning platform.
• Contribution to gym memberships and more.
• A day off on your birthday.
• Two days’ volunteering leave per year.
  
  

Join us for this exciting journey. Apply now!

Number of openings

1

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