Financial Reporting Accountant at Jane Street (London, United Kingdom)
Jane Street· London, United Kingdom·
Job description
About the position
We are looking for a qualified Accountant to join our Financial Reporting team. You will primarily maintain the books and records for the firm’s European businesses and prepare our monthly and annual financial statements in conjunction with accounting teams in the region and globally.
Additional responsibilities of the role will include:
- Preparing or reviewing various accounting reconciliations and financial schedules that support the financial statements
- Collaborating with outside auditors and advisors, interpreting GAAP, and documenting accounting policies and internal controls
- Working closely with other team members, including our accounting-specific Technology team, to improve and automate processes
At Jane Street, we always look for the best solutions to complex problems, and that extends to our accounting function. Our legal and regulatory environment is constantly shifting. The right candidate will be a self-starter who cares deeply about details and deadlines, and who can jump into our fast-paced work environment.
About you
- Have a bachelor’s degree
- An ACA or equivalent with 1-2 years of post-qualified experience in an accounting role
- Experienced with preparing financial statements and account reconciliations
- Have a solid understanding of FRS 102 and/or IFRS; knowledge of U.S. GAAP is desired but not required
- Organised with great communication skills; able to build strong collaborative relationships across various groups within the firm
- Self-motivated to improve processes where possible
- Have excellent time management skills; able to handle competing priorities and work effectively in a challenging, fast-paced environment
- Have strong analytical and critical thinking skills; detail-oriented with a “can-do” attitude when resolving issues
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel
- Preferably familiar with regulatory regimes
- Experience with using Workday (Financial Data Model) is a plus
- Fluent in English
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Why work at Jane Street
- Culture: Described as “open and collaborative,” with porous boundaries between trading, research, and technology. Intellectual humility and curiosity are highly valued.
- Learning & Development: Offers immersive internships, multi-day programs, direct mentorship, and a week abroad for interns. Full-time employees have access to extensive internal training, a library, and classrooms in every office.
- Work Environment: Most employees write code as part of their regular work. The firm is known for its technical excellence and for using the most advanced tools available.
- Benefits: Daily breakfast and lunch, fully-stocked kitchens, on-site gyms, nursing suites, quiet rooms, recreation spaces, health services, and more. Offices are designed for collaboration and deep focus.
- Remote/Hybrid Policy: Not explicitly stated, but the firm emphasizes in-person collaboration on trading floors. Offices are located in major global cities.
- Diversity: Actively seeks people from all backgrounds and emphasizes that the company is only as strong as its people.