“In the world of finance, the best accounting is like poetry—precise, impactful, and timeless.”  
 
Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a leading financial services organisation based in Canary Wharf to recruit a Junior Compensation Accountant. This hybrid role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to develop their skills within a global and fast-paced environment.
 
In this role, you will support the Compensation Accounting Manager across all aspects of payroll and compensation accounting for the EMEA region, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of key financial information.
 
Your key responsibilities as the Junior Compensation Accountant:

• Assist with the preparation and processing of monthly payroll-related accounting entries, including salaries, bonuses, and other compensation items.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of compensation-related P&L and Balance Sheet accounts through monthly reviews and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with HR and Payroll teams to ensure correct accounting treatment and timely receipt of information.
• Work closely with the Senior Compensation Accountant to ensure all payroll accounting matters are completed efficiently.
• Support in preparing periodic reports and analysis to management.
• Monitor and report on related FX exposures and assist in variance analysis.
• Liaise with global counterparts in the US and Asia to ensure consistency and share best practices.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and support the Compensation Accounting Manager with ad-hoc tasks.

 
To be considered for the role of Junior Compensation Accountant, you will have/be:

• Part-qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA, or qualified by experience, ideally within the UK financial services industry.
• Strong accounting fundamentals and understanding of P&L and balance sheet principles.
• Proficient in Excel with good analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and time management.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and regions.

 
What’s on Offer:

• Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the Canary Wharf office.
• Opportunity to develop within a global finance function and gain exposure to EMEA operations.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture with opportunities for progression.

 
If you’re passionate about this position or are keen to hear more, please click on “apply” as soon as possible.
 
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
 
Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.