Financial Accountant

Christie´s; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading art business in Greater London seeks a skilled accountant to manage a portfolio of companies. The role involves accounting tasks, compliance, and financial statement preparation. Applicants should hold a CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualification and have 2-3 years of experience. Generous perks include additional leave days, employee assistance programs, and financial matching for charity donations.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + birthday leave

Christmas office closure

Volunteering day

Flexible Fitness Fund

Private Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous retirement plan

Competitive Life Insurance

Eyecare vouchers

Qualifications

• Fully qualified with 2-3 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in managing a portfolio of companies.
• Experience in audit and preparation of statutory financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of companies including accounting tasks and reconciliations.
• Act as the main contact for clients and ensure compliance.
• Prepare statutory accounts and manage intercompany accounts.

Skills

Strong accounting knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Compliance understanding

Education

CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualification

Tools

Excel

JDE

Hyperion

Integrity

Job description

Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments, or in one of our more Operational teams, we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing fresh ideas whilst not forgetting our shared values; Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Responsibility & Relationships. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is inspiring to work with industry leaders across our business. * Managing a portfolio of companies, including daily accountancy tasks, month end reconciliations and review / clearing balances.* Acting as the main point of contact for the clients within the portfolio, responding to queries and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.* Supporting the month end close process by posting journals, resolving queries from the business and Finance Business Partners, ensuring deadlines are met.* Reviewing and uploading Regional Office submissions from local accountants into JDE.* Preparing statutory accounts to review stage or review those prepared by outsourced accountants.* Assisting in the preparation of the Additional Analysis Packs at quarter end.* Communication with auditors (where applicable) for the portfolio of companies at year end.* Preparing and reconciling intercompany current and loan accounts, ensuing balances are agreed between sites, invoices raised, and all relevant costs and revaluations are accurately recorded.* Acting as the lead contact for Artist Resale Rights, ensuring accurate and timely handling of related matters.* Working with the VAT team on matters relating to import VAT.* Participating in ad-hoc projects as required.* Ensuring compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP across all assigned entities.* Strong accounting knowledge is essential. Applicants must be fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) with 2–3 years of post-qualification experience* Experience of managing a portfolio of companies* Experience in audit and preparation of statutory financial statements is required.* Attention to detail is essential* Willingness to understand what other teams do and learn how processes affect other teams/departments* Comfortable interacting with stakeholders in multiple overseas jurisdictions* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills* High level of integrity and strong compliance attitude* Knowledge of Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Proficient in excel – JDE, Hyperion and Integrity knowledge is desirable* 25 days annual leave + 1 day Birthday leave* Christie’s Christmas office closure (guaranteed between 25th Dec – 1st Jan) – in addition to annual leave: almost two weeks to fully switch off and spend time with friends and family* Additional 1 week’s annual leave within the year of a 5-year anniversary i.e. 5th, 10th, 15th and so on* Volunteering day: Take an additional day of annual leave to volunteer for a charitable organisation that’s important to you* Donation matching of up to £500 per annum to help you support the organisations you care about* Flexible Fitness Fund - £400 per year expense allowance for health and wellness related activity (taxable)* Access to world-renowned art: with regular exhibitions in our galleries to wander around and exclusive guided tours hosted by specialist colleagues* Discretionary Bonus (dependent on the business and employee performance payable in March each year)* Generous retirement plan: We will double match your pension contribution up to 5% of your basic salary (Max 10% contribution from Christie’s)* Private Health Insurance – no employee contribution needed, subsidised for other family members* Dental Insurance – (may be extended at personal cost)* Generous Income Protection Insurance in the event of accident, sickness or injury after 12 months* Competitive Life Insurance policy from first day* Employee Assistance Programme – access to personal advice and support services including counselling* Eyecare vouchers (once a year)* Cycle to Work scheme* Christie’s Extras – discounts on over 800 retailers, holiday packages, dinners and weekly shops* Seniorcare by Lottie, a comprehensive eldercare solution* Robust family first policy:Christie’s is the world’s leading art business. Since 1766, we are known for our extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour.Every year, we offer around 350 live and online auctions in over 80 specialist categories – including all areas of fine and decorative arts, Asian art and luxury collectables – as well as a long and successful history of private sales.Contact us in 46 countries, or visit one of our 10 international salerooms in London, New York, Hong Kong, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zürich and Shanghai.Our Recruitment Privacy Notice can be found