Job Purpose BTIG EMEA is seeking a Financial Accountant, Vice President to join our London Finance team and take ownership of key close and control activities that underpin accurate financial and regulatory reporting. This hands-on role spans journal preparation, balance sheet substantiation, and maintenance of core accounting schedules, working closely with Operations, Treasury, Risk and Compliance to ensure high-quality outputs in a fast-paced, regulated environment. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting fundamentals with a controls mindset, is comfortable working to tight deadlines, and can partner proactively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver timely month-end and FCA reporting requirements. Duties and Responsibilities * Prepare and post journal entries (including accruals, prepaids, allocations, intercompany, revenue and expense) and support daily controls to maintain general ledger integrity. * Own month-end/quarter-end close activities, including balance sheet substantiation and timely resolution of reconciling items. * Maintain core accounting schedules (e.g. fixed assets, leases, accruals, broker clearing balances, commissions/fees, intercompany) and support timely sign-off balances. * Support preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS and firm accounting policies. * Assist with variance analysis vs. prior period/budget and provide clear commentary for management reporting. * Assist with UK regulatory reporting deliverables, including FCA regulatory return submissions (MiFIDPRU and other relevant reports). * Provide financial data and schedules supporting the firm’s ICARA process. * Prepare audit-ready schedules and documentation and support external auditors for the annual statutory audit and, where applicable, CASS audit. * Use the firm’s accounting system and operational platforms (OMS/EMS, clearing and settlement reports) to reconcile accounts and analyse large, high-volume datasets. * Advanced Excel skills required; experience with Workday and Netsuite is desirable. Requirements and Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline (or equivalent experience). * 3-4 years’ accounting and audit experience within financial services, ideally in an FCA-regulated broker-dealer or MiFID investment firm environment. * Newly qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent). * Exposure to MIFIDPRU/IFPR regulatory reporting, ICARA support and/or CASS processes (where applicable). * Strong ownership mentality; accountable for deliverables end-to-end. * Control-minded; escalates issues appropriately in a regulated environment. * Comfortable operating in a fast-paced brokerage environment with time-sensitive deliverables. * Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive financial/regulatory information appropriately. Important Notes * Must be authorised to work full time in the U.K., BTIG does not offer sponsorship for work visas of any type * No phone calls please, the applicant will be contacted if successful. About BTIG BTIG is a global financial services firm specializing in institutional trading, investment banking, research and related brokerage services. With an extensive global footprint and more than 700 employees, BTIG, LLC and its affiliates operate out of 20 cities throughout the U.S., and in Europe, Asia and Australia. BTIG offers execution, expertise and insights for equities, equity derivatives, ETFs and fixed income, currency and commodities. The firm’s core capabilities include global execution, portfolio, electronic and outsource trading, investment banking, prime brokerage, capital introduction, corporate access, research and strategy, commission management and more. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. BTIG is an equal opportunity employer Minorities/Females/People with Disabilities/Protected Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Disclaimer: https://www.btig.com/disclaimer.aspx.

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