Job Description

The company covers retail banking and has numerous product lines which have expanded over recent years. This opportunity offers a good level of challenge and is an opportunity to really make a difference. You need to have solid experience in Banking or Financial Services and be available for a contract.  They are currently working from home and plan, when possible, to move to a hybrid work arrangement of 3 days in the office and two at home. You will be someone who really enjoys the reporting and technical side of finance.

You will report to the Head of Finance, key duties include:

• Responsibility for the preparation of management and statutory accounts
• Accounts preparation for several entities – under IFRS
• Support with all aspects of month end, quarter-end and year-end
• Implementation and maintenance of a structured reporting timetable and appropriate reporting formats
• Assist annual corporation tax and VAT returns
• Assist in all Board reporting
• Drive improvements and change through new financial controls framework, MI reporting and tighter, smarter financial systems, controls and processes
• Ad-hoc projects on a regular basis
• to growth, alongside BAU tasks there is a need to make improvements and efficiency gains.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Please apply if you are a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA ideally) with Banking/Financial Services or Specialist Lending experience and an Audit background.

You must have at least 5 years post qualified experience and be a proven leader who enjoys team development. The role will take a hands-on approach and will require you to liaise with senior partners/colleagues. Gravitas is key.