Finance - Deputy/Assistant Manager (Banking)

Sterling Williams are currently working with an International Bank based in the heart of the City of London who are looking to hire a Deputy/Assistant Manager in Finance.

City of London - 5 days in the office (for 3 months) which will then move to 3:2 WFHPermanent VacancySalary expectations: c£60 - 70,000 pa plus benefits.Finance - Deputy Manager

Reporting to the Head of Finance in the bank, you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the effective operation of month end accounting processes in accordance with the agreed month end timetable
• Production of monthly management accounts
• Oversee end-to-end financial operations within the company
• Consolidation of monthly financial accounts & feed into Board pack
• Carry out the month end closing ensuring all the manual entries have been posted
• Month end closing and preparation and submission
• Offer insightful MI on spending trends & cost-saving
• Assistance in Annual Budget and Business Plan preparation
• Managing MI Pack preparation for ALCO, Management Accounts, etc.
• Preparation of our annual financial statements. You will be responsible for compiling and analysing financial data from various sources, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Preparation and submission of Quarterly VAT returns
• Preparation of Corporation tax submission pack
• Preparation of Section 17- BBSI return

The successful candidate will likely be/have:

• Fully qualified or Part qualified or holder of equivalent qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Minimum 6 years experience working within a Bank, or the Financial Services with experience in management and financial accounting
• Strong numerical skills, and attention to detail and ability to work in a team of c8 staff.
• Ability to work in the office. 5 days a week, for at least the first 3 months.