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Compensation Accountant - Investment Bankoing

Page Personnel Finance
Posted 5 hours ago, valid for 24 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£80,000 - £96,000 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • Page Personnel is seeking an experienced Assistant Compensation Controller for a temporary assignment in central London lasting up to 4 months to cover Paternity leave.
  • The role involves supporting financial reporting, developing budgets, and contributing to cash flow planning within the Financial Services sector, particularly in Investment Banking.
  • Candidates should have a recognised accounting qualification and experience in a fast-paced, multi-currency environment, along with strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
  • The position offers a daily pay rate of up to £400.00, providing invaluable experience in the Financial Services sector.
  • Flexible working arrangements can be discussed, and the role requires a commitment to a Monday to Friday working week.

Page Personnel are currently recruiting for one of our clients who are based in central London and are looking for an experienced Assistant Compensation Controller to join their team on a temporary assignment for up to 4 months to cover Paternity leave.

Client Details

Page Personnel are currently recruiting for one of our clients who are based in central London and are looking for an experienced Assistant Compensation Controller to join their team on a temporary assignment for up to 4 months to cover Paternity leave. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual with a keen eye for detail to play a pivotal role in the Accounting & Finance team, and will support in varied Accounting responsibilities.

Our client is a prominent player in the Financial Services sector, and specialise within the Investment Banking field priding themselves on delivering world-class strategic and financial advice.

Description

As Assistant Compensation Controller, your key responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

  • Support the monthly completion of financial reporting packages for each business entity, focusing on compensation trends, headcount fluctuations, and actual versus forecasted metrics across EMEA and Asia regions.
  • Help develop budgets and forecasts for compensation.
  • Contribute to cash flow planning efforts for legal entities within EMEA and Asia.
  • Participate in year-end planning for compensation, coordinating closely with HR to manage timelines, prepare and reconcile bonus accruals, and conduct scenario analyses for executive review.
  • Gather and analyse data for required PSA submissions to HMRC.
  • Play a role in Finance Transformation initiatives, contributing to improvements in the global Finance team's efficiency and processes.

Profile

The successful candidate should hold the following:

  • Recognised accounting qualification with experience in a fast-paced, multi-currency environment.
  • Undergraduate degree with commitment to ongoing professional growth.
  • Strong prioritisation, teamwork, and interpersonal abilities.
  • Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
  • Commercial mindset and skill in applying financial insights to business.
  • Advanced communication skills for creating insightful reports.

Job Offer

Immediate start temporary role up to four months + Daily pay rate, paying up to £400.00 per day + A role that offers invaluable experience in the Financial Services sector + A supportive team culture + The opportunity to work in the vibrant city of London + Monday to Friday working week + Flexible working can be discussed

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