Accountant – Compensation Accounting
📍 London | 🕒 Full-time | 💼 Financial Services / Asset Management
A leading global investment management firm is seeking an Accountant to take ownership of compensation-related accounting across its international offices. This role will be central to managing payroll and deferred compensation processes, working closely with HR, Investor Relations, and external auditors to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
What You’ll Do
Manage all financial accounting bookings and reconciliations for global compensation data
Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors on compensation accounting matters
Support regulatory reporting of employee compensation across multiple jurisdictions
Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Investor Relations, and other internal teams to ensure alignment on data and processes
What You’ll Bring
Part-qualified or fully qualified chartered accountant
3+ years of accounting experience, with a focus on compensation accounting
Experience with complex compensation structures, including deferred equity (preferred)
Knowledge of global accounting processes; hedge fund industry familiarity is a plus
Strong Excel skills with high attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
Why Join?
Be part of a high-performing, data-driven financial services environment
Work on complex, global compensation structures in a dynamic and innovative setting
Collaborate with experienced professionals across finance, HR, and investor relations
Gain exposure to both technical accounting and strategic business operations
