Senior Financial Accountant

Excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to take a broad, hands-on role across financial control, reporting, finance operations and governance within a regulated financial services environment. The position offers good exposure to senior stakeholders, process improvement initiatives and the chance to help shape a scaling business.

Client Details

Our client is a rapidly growing banking business, providing a range of banking and financial solutions and are investing heavily in growth, technology and operational excellence.

Description

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial reporting standards and regulations.
• Oversee and manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Coordinate with external auditors during audits and ensure timely completion.
• Analyse financial data and provide insights for decision-making.
• Maintain strong financial controls and address any discrepancies.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process as needed.

Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ICAS, CPA or CIMA), or nearing qualification.
• Experience within banking, financial services or another regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
• Proven experience of month-end close, reconciliations and financial control.
• Exposure to statutory accounts and external audit processes.
• Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Experience with finance systems and a proactive approach to process improvement.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working model.
• Private healthcare and additional wellbeing benefits.
• Generous pension contribution.
• Life assurance and income protection cover.
• Strong learning, development and career progression opportunities.
• Inclusive culture and modern working environment.