Reporting Accountant - Pontoon : Job Details

Pontoon, an employment consultancy committed to diversity and inclusivity, is seeking a talented Reporting Accountant to join our client's team. Our client is a leading UK-based financial services group with a rich history of over 300 years. With a focus on retail and commercial customers, they are dedicated to creating a sustainable and inclusive future by shaping finance as a force for good. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to their purpose of Helping Britain Prosper.

Position: Reporting Accountant

Location: Edinburgh/Hybrid

Contract: 3 months

Rate: £330 per day via Umbrella Company

The Team:

You will be joining the Central Finance (CF) team within the Finance Division. CF provides centralised support and expertise to the rest of Finance and the Business. Our client's Risk Weighted Asset (RWA) Reporting & Analysis team, part of CF, is responsible for calculating and reporting the Group's Risk Weighted Assets and other regulatory capital information.

About the Role:

As a Reporting Accountant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the RWA reporting process and associated Data Governance. Your responsibilities will include co-ordinating the creation of regulatory reports, preparing robust Management Information (MI), and providing intelligent insights to support their divisions. Building effective relationships across CF and beyond will also be a key aspect of this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of robust risk weighted reporting MI for internal and external stakeholders within agreed timelines.
• Consolidate and deliver robust data quality reporting.
• Create and present robust capital MI with added insight.
• Establish and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Understand and resolve issues as they arise.
• Maintain and role-model a robust control environment.
• Proactively identify improvements to existing processes, systems, and procedures.
• Engage with stakeholder teams to ensure collaborative outcomes.

What You'll Need:

• Knowledge of derivative type products and repo portfolio.
• Qualification in Accountancy.
• Practical understanding of financial systems and processes.
• Ability to manipulate data and present information to inform business decisions.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Delivery-driven mindset with a passion for producing quality work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Confidence in implementing change in a collaborative manner.
• Knowledge of Technology such as Power BI, Python, and SQL is a plus.

Don't miss this opportunity to join an organisation dedicated to creating a sustainable and inclusive future. Please apply with an up-to-date CV, demonstrating the required qualifications and skills. If you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, your application has not been successful on this occasion, but we may keep your details on file for future vacancies.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.