Financial Accountant - Financial Services

City of London Permanent View Job Description
Supporting the Financial Accounting team by ensuring accurate general ledger integrity, timely stakeholder reporting, and contributing to projects that enhance the overall financial reporting environment.
  • Newly Qualified Accountant opportunity in Financial Services.
  • Join the Financial Control division of a Global Banking organisation

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global banking group headquartered in London, known for its commitment to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. The firm offers a collaborative and inclusive culture, with a hybrid working model (3 days in the office per week).

Job Description

    • Strengthen governance and controls by partnering with auditors, regulators and senior stakeholders.
    • Improve cross‑location collaboration and communication across global teams.
    • Deliver monthly expense, headcount and fixed‑asset reporting with clear insights for management.
    • Drive process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency.
    • Work closely with multiple departments to provide accurate financial accounting support.
    • Maintain and enhance policies, procedures and financial‑statement controls.
    • Balance BAU deadlines with ad‑hoc stakeholder needs while maintaining strong relationships.
    • Coach and support junior team members to build capability.
    • Perform GL reconciliations, self‑attestation and monthly journal postings.
    • Maintain the fixed‑asset register and prepare relevant disclosures.
    • Produce clear, insightful monthly reporting and commentary for management.
    • Embed robust controls to strengthen the overall control environment.



The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will be / have:

  • Fully Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
  • 5+ years' finance experience
  • Ideally financial/management reporting exposure in the Banking sector (broader Financial Services will be considered)
  • Strong technical skills across month‑end close, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and fixed assets.
  • Advanced Excel capability (pivot tables, large datasets); Power BI/Power Query a plus.
  • Confident working with general ledger systems, reporting tools and system changes.
  • Proven analytical ability with a track record of identifying issues and delivering solutions.
  • Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder‑management skills.
  • Experience working with auditors and supporting statutory or regulatory reporting.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.
  • Collaborative, adaptable team player with a continuous‑improvement mindset.
  • Prior involvement in process improvements, controls enhancement or automation initiatives is desirable.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Hybrid working - 3 days in office per week
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  • A collaborative and professional work environment.
Contact
Mary Cotter
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6927235
Phone number
+44 207 776 5987

Job summary

Job function
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Accountancy & Finance
Sector
Financial Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mary Cotter
Consultant phone
+44 207 776 5987
Job reference
JN-012026-6927235