Senior General Accountant

smartTrade Technologies is a software publisher specializing in the trading and finance sector. Its clients primarily include investment banks, stock exchanges, brokers, and pension funds. smartTrade enables real-time computerized management of financial flows among these different stakeholders.

Joining smartTrade means becoming a part of an innovative and international company with offices in Aix-en-Provence, London, Geneva, New York, Toronto, and Tokyo.

Skill development and career progression are top priorities at smartTrade, offering employees numerous opportunities for learning, advancement, and mobility. Sports and their values of teamwork, performance, and dynamism are integral to the company's culture.

We are looking for a Senior General Accountant based in London

Reporting to the Group Accounting Director, you will be a key member of our finance team managing a complex 12-entity international group. This role is ideal for a senior accountant who enjoys the technical challenges of multi-company consolidations and international tax compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Control: Lead monthly and annual closing processes for assigned group entities.

• Balance Sheet Management: Ensure the integrity of the balance sheet through rigorous analysis and reconciliation.

• Intercompany Strategy: Manage complex intercompany reconciliations and cross-border transactions.

• Tax Compliance: Oversee the preparation and filing of VAT, Corporation Tax, and other statutory requirements, partnering with local experts for global offices.

• Statutory Reporting: Prepare year-end financial statements and act as a primary point of contact for external auditors.

• Business Partnership: Work closely with HR for payroll accounting and various department heads to ensure accurate cutoff and reporting.

Candidate Profile

• Qualifications: Fully qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or equivalent degree with 5+ years of experience. A background in "Big 4" or mid-tier accounting firms is highly desirable.

• Environment: Proven track record in an international, multi-currency, and multi-entity corporate environment.

• Technical Skills: Expert-level Excel and deep experience with ERP systems. You should be comfortable working independently across all accounting functions.

• Communication: Exceptional English communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.

• Soft Skills: A proactive, "can-do" attitude with the ability to pivot quickly in a fast-paced technology environment.

• Proficiency in French is a plus.

Benefits

• £57K- £60K base salary + 6% variable based on personal objectives

• Flexible working options and a hybrid office culture (3 days/week required), fostering a modern and adaptable work environment.

• Comprehensive private health insurance (medical, dental, vision) to ensure your well-being.

• Good employer-matched pension scheme to support your long-term financial security.

• Generous holiday allowance plus local bank holidays, promoting work-life balance.

• Dedicated learning budget and structured development path designed to support your continuous professional growth and career progression.

• Join a dynamic, collaborative, and internationally minded team that values innovation and mutual support.