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Accountant

Michael Page Banking
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Leading International Investment Bank is seeking an Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract in their London office.
  • The role requires prior accounting experience within the banking sector and a professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
  • Key responsibilities include preparing the Daily P&L, regulatory returns, financial statements, and VAT reporting.
  • The position offers a competitive salary along with bonuses and comprehensive benefits, with hybrid working arrangements of 3 days in the office.
  • Candidates should be able to start in early to mid-June 2025 and possess relevant banking product knowledge and reconciliation skills.

Leading International Investment Bank is hiring an Accountant to join their team on a 12 month fixed term contract at their UK branch based in London. Hybrid working (3 days in).

Client Details

International Investment Bank. City of London office.

Description

Reporting to the Head of Finance and working in a small close knit team, the role of the Senior Accountant includes:

  1. Supporting the Head of Finance and deputising in their absence
  2. Preparation the Daily P&L with analysis and commentary on variances
  3. Preparation and support of all regulatory BoE and PRA returns
  4. Preparation of all financial accounting information in accordance and in compliance with UK regulatory obligations
  5. Preparation of the Financial Statements and working alongside auditors
  6. Preparation and support of Corporation Tax returns and VAT reporting
  7. Quarterly preparation and submission of the VAT Return in adherence with the VAT rules and guidelines
  8. Investigating, documenting and resolving all queries with relation to accounting movements within the London Branch's Trial Balance
  9. Helping to resolve any issues with stakeholders as and when required.
  10. Monitor and review of all General Ledger Accounts under the responsibility of the Finance Area
  11. Ensure all departmental procedures are always up to date, considering any changes to systems and processes.

Profile

The ideal candidate's profile includes:

  • Previous Accounting experience within the Banking sector
  • Banking product knowledge and /or Regulatory Reporting knowledge
  • Reconciliations skills
  • Professional Qualification - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or Qualified by Experience
  • Able to commit to a 12 month fixed term contract
  • Able to start in the role in early to mid June 2025
  • Portuguese language skills - desirable (not essential)

Job Offer

Competitive salary

Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits

Hybrid working (3 days in office per week)

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.