Group Accountant

Maven is a market-leading proprietary trading firm deploying its own capital across discretionary systematic and market-making strategies. Backed by deep expertise in trading technology and research we are relentlessly focused on improving liquidity across global listed derivatives. Through advanced execution and pricing technologies we improve how financial markets operate.

As a Group Accountant youll join a high-performing UK-based finance team within a fast-paced trading organisation. This is a key control and reporting role with excellent exposure to how the business operates end-to-end. Youll take ownership of balance sheet integrity across a portfolio ofgroup entities support the close process and play a key role in delivering statutory reporting(including consolidated accounts). Youll partner with teams across the firm to strengthen controlsimprove processes and support high-impact finance projects

• Lead the close timetable coordinating dependencies and act as a key point of contact for stakeholders across Finance and the wider business
• Prepare and review journal entries including accruals prepayments intercompany and other complex postings as required ensuring appropriate supporting documentation and audit trail
• Review and maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations ensuring reconciling items are identified supported and cleared on a timely basis
• Support the preparation review and audit of statutory financial statements for group entities including consolidated group accounts and act as a primary contact for auditors on your areas of ownership
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies and technical documentation particularly for complex judgemental or higher-risk transactions
• Stay up to date with IFRS developments assessing impact and supporting implementation across the group
• Assist with the completion and submission of regulatory returns where applicable while keeping up to date with the evolving regulatory landscape assessing potential impacts on the business and supporting any required changes to reporting processes or controls.
• Support tax compliance and reporting by providing accurate schedules reconciliations and supporting documentation to internal stakeholders and/or external tax advisers
• Lead automation and the effective utilisation of AI tools to improve reporting quality streamline reconciliations support variance analysis and commentary and increase efficiencywhile ensuring appropriate review and controls are maintained
• Maintain and improve financial controls including process documentation and continuous improvement of key control checks
• Review work prepared by others (where applicable) providing quality assurance guidance and informal coaching to support high standards across the team
• Identify recommend and implement process improvements to strengthen financial controls reduce risk and improve scalability
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and cross-functional initiatives as required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualified
• Proven experience in financial accounting/financial control including balance sheet ownership reconciliations journals and statutory reporting support
• Financial services experience (practice or industry) is essential
• Experience using NetSuite is highly desirable.
• Exposure to regulatory reporting is desirable
• Strong Excel skills with confidence working with large datasets and producing clear well-controlled analysis
• Technology-first mindset with a proactive approach to using automation AI tools and system improvements to drive efficiency strengthen controls and improve reporting quality.
• Excellent attention to detail strong organisational skills and a clear sense of ownership and accountability
• Solid understanding of IFRS with the ability to research and apply other reporting frameworks when needed
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines in a high-accountability environment
• An understanding of how AI can support role-specific responsibilities while maintaining appropriate governance and compliance

What We Can Offer You:

• Competitive compensation package
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Group pension plan
• Enhanced annual leave allowance after 2 years service
• 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Fully catered breakfast lunch and snacks prepared by an in-house chef
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• On-site private gym with instructor-led classes including boxing yoga and more
• Monthly company events and social activities
• Work in a forward-thinking environment where AI is integral to our strategy and daily operations