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Senior Financial Accountant

City of London Permanent £65,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
Excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to take a broad, hands-on role across financial control, reporting, finance operations and governance within a regulated financial services environment. The position offers good exposure to senior stakeholders, process improvement initiatives and the chance to help shape a scaling business.
  • Join a growing UK bank with broad exposure across finance and reporting
  • Hybrid working, strong benefits and career development opportunities

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly growing banking business, providing a range of banking and financial solutions and are investing heavily in growth, technology and operational excellence.

Job Description

  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant financial reporting standards and regulations.
  • Oversee and manage month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Coordinate with external auditors during audits and ensure timely completion.
  • Analyse financial data and provide insights for decision-making.
  • Maintain strong financial controls and address any discrepancies.
  • Support the budgeting and forecasting process as needed.

The Successful Applicant

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ICAS, CPA or CIMA), or nearing qualification.
  • Experience within banking, financial services or another regulated environment.
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
  • Proven experience of month-end close, reconciliations and financial control.
  • Exposure to statutory accounts and external audit processes.
  • Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities.
  • Experience with finance systems and a proactive approach to process improvement.
  • Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary.
  • Hybrid working model.
  • Private healthcare and additional wellbeing benefits.
  • Generous pension contribution.
  • Life assurance and income protection cover.
  • Strong learning, development and career progression opportunities.
  • Inclusive culture and modern working environment.
Contact
Mary Cotter
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7073047
Phone number
+44 207 776 5987

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accountant
Sector
Financial Services
Where
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mary Cotter
Consultant phone
+44 207 776 5987
Job reference
JN-072026-7073047