Financial Accountant - Page Personnel Finance : Job Details

Page Personnel are currently recruiting for a well established Global Bank who are looking for a Financial Accountant to join their Finance team based out of their central London office. The role will be based full time on site and will be an opportunity to join a truly successful business offering a varied and progressive role.

Client Details

Page Personnel are currently recruiting for a well established Global Bank who are looking for a Financial Accountant to join their Finance team based out of their central London office. The role will be based full time on site and will be an opportunity to join a truly successful business offering a varied and progressive role.

Our client is a leading player in the financial services industry, situated in the heart of London and operate globally, across 20 countries alone with a presence in iconic cities such as Pairs.

Description

• Provide timely reports and data analyses for the Head of Finance, aiding strategic decisions and business oversight.
• Generate financial insights, including trend and variance analyses, for Board and CEO reports.
• Perform finance tasks under Head of Finance supervision:
• Engage with suppliers
• Maintain asset records, inventories, and depreciation schedules
• Review bank reconciliations and petty cash transactions
• Manage prepayments, accruals, invoices, and inter-company accounts
• Maintain General Ledger, Financial, and Management Accounts, ensuring accurate schedules and journal entries for closing periods.
• Implement finance strategies aligned with CFO and group goals.
• Recommend and apply internal controls and processes to optimise operations.
• Update finance documentation, such as the Procedures Manual, as directed.
• Prepare audit documentation and address internal/external queries.
• Compile tax and VAT data for Head of Finance review.
• Analyse financial data, including performance ratios, to assess business success.
• Prepare Management and Statutory Accounts, verifying data accuracy.

Profile

The successful Financial Accountant should have:

• Degree educated - Honours degree level or equivalent qualification.
• Part/Fully Qual accountant - studying towards full completion for ACCA or CIMA.
• Member of Professional Accounting Organisation.
• Experienced in analysing large volumes of data.
• Exposure to formal / on the job training in the banking sector.
• Previous experience obtained from the Financial Services industry (Banking preferred).
• Will to work 5 days a week on site.

Job Offer

Immediate start + Salary ranging up to £60,000 (dependent on experience) + Office based role, in desirable central London location + A supportive and inclusive work environment + Opportunities for professional development and career progression + Join a leading Global Bank who hold a brilliant presence in the market + Monday to Friday working week, 8:30am-5:00pm + Temporary to permanent role (potential of straight permanent contract)

If you are a skilled and ambitious Financial Accountant looking for a challenging role in London's Financial Services industry, we encourage you to apply. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking team and contribute to our company's financial performance and growth.