Compensation Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Compensation Accountant to join a financial services business in London. This role plays a key part in ensuring the accurate accounting, reporting, and analysis of all employee compensation across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Account for all areas of employee compensation including base salary, variable pay, bonuses, benefits, and equity-based awards.
• Prepare monthly compensation journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support the month-end and year-end close process with analysis of compensation accruals and variances.
• Collaborate with HR and Payroll to validate compensation data and ensure accuracy.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting of compensation costs.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and support audit requests related to compensation.
• Help develop tools and processes to improve efficiency and transparency in compensation reporting.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting and analysis for Finance and other key stakeholders.

Key Requirements

• Part-qualified or qualified by experience with a strong foundation in accounting principles.
• Previous experience in compensation or payroll accounting, ideally within financial services or a similar fast-paced environment.
• Strong Excel skills - confident working with large datasets, formulas, and models.
• Excellent communication skills - able to clearly explain financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, with strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive and collaborative mindset, with a willingness to take ownership and drive continuous improvement.

Why Apply?

• Work at the heart of a dynamic financial services firm based in London.
• Exposure to senior finance and business stakeholders.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility and autonomy.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates