JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
The Role:
We're seeking a detail-oriented Senior Financial Accountant to join our Financial Control team. This position plays a critical role in supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles, as well as local statutory compliance obligations. You'll work closely with internal teams and external auditors to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting across multiple entities.
Key Responsibilities:
Audit Support & Coordination
Support the planning and coordination of US and UK GAAP audit timetables, managing audit requests, gathering supporting documentation, responding to auditor queries through investigation and analysis, and liaising with internal teams to provide necessary explanations.
Payroll Accounting
Review, approve, and reconcile monthly payroll entries, ensuring accurate loading into the accounting system, completing payroll-related balance sheet reconciliations, and investigating and resolving discrepancies.
Financial Statements Preparation
Prepare financial statement workings and documents in OneSource for 35+ entities, including year-end financials prepared in Excel and financial statement PDFs. Post audit adjustments in PeopleSoft (our financial system), primarily US to UK GAAP corrections and timing differences.
Monthly General Ledger Close
Manage GL close activities including journal posting, balance sheet reconciliation preparation and review (both team-prepared and shared service centre-prepared), transaction analysis, posting corrections, and preparing monthly variance commentary (month-over-month and quarter-over-quarter movement analysis with supporting explanations).
VAT Compliance
Participate in the preparation of quarterly UK Group VAT returns, including reconciliation of source documents to the general ledger, review of AP/AR invoices for correct VAT treatment, journal posting following submission, and preparation of monthly payment requests.
Payment Practices Reporting
Coordinate half-yearly payment practices submissions by reviewing AP data for accuracy, providing commentary and explanations for late payments, preparing data summaries and submissions, and conducting data walkthroughs with the Financial Controller and CFO for approval.
Regulatory Reporting
Support quarterly FCA returns, including preparation of quarterly financials for regulated entities.
Ad Hoc Projects
Contribute to special projects and additional tasks as required to support the team and business objectives.
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!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
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 102,000 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 honored 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.
