Legal Entity Controller (IFRS accounting) – Associate

Overview

In this role you help prepare UK statutory financial statements for a key regulated entity, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery under audits and regulatory deadlines. You will work with cross-border teams to maintain robust controls and support UK GAAP/IFRS accounting analyses. You’ll drive process improvements and collaborate across Finance to meet disclosure and audit requirements. This is a growth-focused opportunity within a supportive, meritocratic environment that values integrity and strong partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory financial statements for a UK regulated entity
• Produce disclosures within UK statutory statements under local GAAP, partnering with Lines of Business and external audit
• Prepare working papers and support audit files with high accuracy, liaising with external auditors
• Maintain and reconcile the local ledger platform and operating model
• Support technical UK GAAP/IFRS accounting analysis, including memos and new product assessments
• Identify and drive process and control enhancements across local accounts
• Build and maintain relationships across Finance to coordinate audit requests and information
• Support cross-entity disclosures and audit tasks for the wider LEC team as needed

Key requirements

• Qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent) with post-qualified experience
• Solid understanding of investment and retail bank financial accounting and products
• Ability to work under time pressure while maintaining accuracy and quality
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with track record of building strong working relationships
• Strong analytical ability to discuss results with senior management and stakeholders
• Desire to learn and understand challenging accounting concepts and new products
• Attention to detail and a control-focused mindset

• Communication
• Presentation
• Stakeholder management
• SAP
• CDGL
• BPC ledger and consolidation platforms

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