Summary: We're partnered with an international commercial bank based in London seeking a Fully Qualified Financial Accountant for a 15-month contract, with the potential for extension or a permanent role. The ideal candidate will have a Financial Services background, preferably in banking, and must be immediately available or on a short notice period. Responsibilities include producing statutory accounts, delivering management reporting, overseeing balance sheet reconciliations, and managing tax reporting obligations. The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with proven experience in financial services, strong analytical skills, and advanced Excel proficiency. They should be a confident communicator, proactive, detail-focused, and driven to improve processes.
Financial Accountant - 15 Month Contract - Banking
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
We're partnered with an international commercial bank based in London who are looking to hire a Fully Qualified Financial Accountant with Financial Services background (preferably within the Banking sector) to join a dynamic finance team on an initial 15-month contract with potential for further extension and for the role to go permanent.
Accepted candidates must be immediately available (or on a short notice period), fully qualified, with experience working in Financial Services firm(s)
What you'll do:
- Produce statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP and support external audits
- Deliver timely management reporting, financial insights, and analysis
- Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Manage tax reporting obligations (eg Corporation Tax, CRS/FATCA)
- Enhance financial processes and support system transformation initiatives
- Contribute to a strong compliance culture, including AML and financial crime controls
What we're looking for:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
- Immediately available to start the contract or on a short notice period (max 2 weeks).
- Proven experience in financial services (banking preferred)
- Strong analytical mindset with advanced Excel skills
- Confident communicator with the ability to work across multiple teams
- Proactive, detail-focused, and driven to improve processes
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