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Senior Accountant

Michael Page Banking
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 15 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Leading International Investment Bank is seeking a Senior Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract at their London branch.
  • The role involves supporting the Head of Finance, preparing Daily P&L reports, and ensuring compliance with UK regulatory obligations.
  • Candidates should have previous accounting experience in the banking sector, strong reconciliations skills, and a professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
  • The position offers a competitive salary along with bonuses and comprehensive benefits, with hybrid working arrangements of three days in the office.
  • The ideal candidate should be able to commit to the contract and start in early to mid June 2025.

Leading International Investment Bank is hiring a Senior 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
  • Strong product knowledge
  • Excellent Reconciliations skills
  • Strong regulatory accounting knowledge
  • Professional Qualification - ACA, ACCA, CIMA
  • 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.