BlackRock Edinburgh Returners Programme 2021: Financial Reporting Accountant (Finance)

Job Description

About this role

Edinburgh Returners Programme

BlackRock is delighted to partner with Women Returners on the Edinburgh Returners Programme, as they believe a wide range of perspectives and talent is crucial to creating a richer culture for their employees and a greater experience for their diversified global client base.

BlackRock is looking for candidates with prior experience in Investment Management or broader Financial Services, who have had a career break outside of Industry of at least 18 months (with no upper limit). You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for the programme.

The programme is designed to encourage and support a return to full-time work for experienced candidates; BlackRock are seeking experienced individuals who are client orientated and passionate about performance, who display collaborative and innovative mindsets, and bring an eclectic set of proficiencies to the workplace; prioritisation, analytical and organisational skills amongst others. To fully support candidates in their transition back to full time work, we will provide an internal mentor and a buddy for your day to day questions. We offer a variety of internal networking groups, including a Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) and Families at BlackRock (FAB) to help you integrate into the business and culture. You will also benefit from the Returners Coaching Programme provided by Women Returners as well as a peer support group of other returners.

About the team:

BlackRock EMEA Finance consists of Finance professionals in disciplines such as Tax, Business Finance, Treasury, Accounting Operations and Corporate Accounting. Within the Controllers’ Group, the Financial Reporting Group plays a key role in reporting the financial results for all legal entities within the EMEA region. These results are presented monthly in accordance with US GAAP and quarterly under IFRS. In addition, management accounts, board reports, statutory accounts and regulatory returns are prepared and presented quarterly.

About the role:

The Financial Reporting Accountant will act as entity controller for several companies and will also have responsibility for the integrity of the P&L and Balance Sheet. This will involve key monthly analytics to aid internal US GAAP management reporting as well as production of quarterly board reports and regulatory returns as well as annual statutory accounts under IFRS / FRS 101. Experience of regulatory reporting or financial services is preferred but not essential. The Financial Reporting Accountant will also develop strong relationships with other parts of Finance and external auditors and build relationships with cross functional teams to enhance working relationships and improve analytical review on legal entities.

We are looking for people who have:

• A CA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA accounting qualification
• Experience in statutory accounts production and/or audit is preferred but not essential
• A results-oriented and flexible approach
• The ability to build and effectively manage relationships
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• A highly motivated self-starter
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products – Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Awareness of global accounting standards, preferably US GAAP and IFRS

Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.