Job Description

We are a high performing, high profile team. We have worked hard to establish ourselves as trusted advisors; providing the correct balance of knowledge and challenge which supports our business leaders to make the right decisions at difficult times. It is a varied, interesting and exciting role which will suit a newly qualified accountant looking to join a very progressive organization. Your key responsibility is to conduct financial accounting, reporting and controllership of the Mortgages business line. You will assist with all aspects of day to day and month end activities, and projects relating to finance and mortgages. A significant part of the role will be to assist in the development of processes and controls to drive enhancements in the control framework and efficiency.

You’ll be made to feel part of your new team by your Line Manager, Head of Financial Control - Mortgages, and colleagues through regular contact and virtual interaction.

What would your day look like?

• Reviewing and approving trainee accountant outputs, providing guidance and feedback where necessary
• Preparing technical accounting entries such as Effective Interest Rates or Expected Credit Losses
• Peer review and challenge of accounting entries, technical papers and management reports
• Supporting period close activity, reviewing P&L and Balance Sheet positions to ensure accuracy and integrity
• Building relationships across the bank, ensuring business developments can be accounted for accurately and timely
• Identifying process improvements and owning them until conclusion

What can you expect of us?

• A friendly and flexible culture, synonymous with our proposition to our customers.
• A growing organization that defines itself as being nimble, lean and strong.
• A drive for continuous improvement, which you will be empowered to get behind from day one.
• A communicative, accessible and approachable ExCo.

And of course, you will be compensated competitively, with a good range of core benefits and bonus potential.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Recently qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Relevant experience in a regulated financial services firm, preferably at a retail bank is essential
• Strong financial control and process improvement experience
• Knowledge of technical accounting requirements under IFRS
• Ability to react to changing requirements and adjust processes and approach
• Projects experience would be beneficial