Senior Financial Accountant - Banking

Location
London
Salary
£85k - 95k per year + bonus + benefits
Posted
02 Nov 2021
Closes
30 Nov 2021
Ref
GDC088634
Contact
Gareth Cowan
Experience Levels
Manager
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time

We’re currently recruiting for this growing SME Bank and this particular role will suit either an experienced Senior Finance Manager or Controller, with a strong background in the Banking sector.

The role:

Is largely about developing, maintaining and managing a robust reporting framework and to drive consistency in financial reporting and control. You’ll be responsible for monthly consolidated financial results, management accounting, process/control framework improvement and external reporting.

Key Duties:

  • Develop the Banks reporting framework, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards 
  • Responsible for Statutory Accounts and external reporting
  • Preparation of annual Audit and be the first line of communication with the Auditors
  • Responsible for the monthly consolidation process 
  • Drive consistency in accounting policy implementation 
  • Implement major IFRS projects and other changes 
  • Present to senior management a basic understanding of certain accounting policies or issues
  • Provide accounting advice to senior managers across the Group
  • Lead the external audit process 
  • Manage and review your team, including annual reviews, training and development.  
  • About You:

  • ACA, CIMA or ACCA Qualified with 10 years PQE experience
  • A background in Banking
  • Experience in a Statutory Reporting and Controls based role within banking
  • An enthusiasm of making things better
  • An ability to communicate at Board level
  • A proven team leader