Financial Accountant

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About JLL

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 92,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honoured to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

What this job involves

This role is primarily to support the Financial Control team with their monthly US GAAP reporting and other local statutory reporting obligations.
Planning and coordination of US and UK GAAP audit timetables, managing both JLL teams and the auditors to ensure deadlines are met

Review of accounts workings and Caseware documents prepared by Financial Accountant

Monthly GL close coordination, including reconciliation reviews and improvements, coordinating with teams in other countries and preparation of consolidated reporting to EMEA

Monthly payroll, bonus and (if relevant) severance approval, analysis, reconciliation and journals

UK Group VAT return risk assessment and partial exemption review

Liaising with shared service centre and considering whether controls are being appropriately followed

Training junior team members

Desired skills and experience for this job
2 – 5 years post qualification ACA, ACCA, CIMA

Strong technical experience in UK GAAP, prior audit experience preferred

US GAAP experience preferred

IT literate

Experience of working effectively to meet multiple deadlines

Preferred characteristics:
Team player

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision

An excellent eye for detail

Ability to remain effective under pressure

Ability to communicate effectively with others using written and spoken English, including those who may not have a financial background

What you can expect from us

We succeed together and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being and providing competitive benefits and pay.

We can’t wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL. Apply today!

Apply quoting reference REQ155126 at jll.com/careers.

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