Senior Accountant

City of London Temporary £55,000 - £65,000 per year View Job Description
Leading International Investment Bank is hiring a Senior Accountant to join their team on a 12 month fixed term contract at their UK branch based in London. Hybrid working (3 days in).
  • 12 month fixed term contract as the Senior Accountant for an investment bank
  • Hybrid working and comprehensive benefits package

About Our Client

International Investment Bank. City of London office.

Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Finance and working in a small close knit team, the role of the Senior Accountant includes:

  1. Supporting the Head of Finance and deputising in their absence
  2. Preparation the Daily P&L with analysis and commentary on variances
  3. Preparation and support of all regulatory BoE and PRA returns
  4. Preparation of all financial accounting information in accordance and in compliance with UK regulatory obligations
  5. Preparation of the Financial Statements and working alongside auditors
  6. Preparation and support of Corporation Tax returns and VAT reporting
  7. Quarterly preparation and submission of the VAT Return in adherence with the VAT rules and guidelines
  8. Investigating, documenting and resolving all queries with relation to accounting movements within the London Branch's Trial Balance
  9. Helping to resolve any issues with stakeholders as and when required.
  10. Monitor and review of all General Ledger Accounts under the responsibility of the Finance Area
  11. Ensure all departmental procedures are always up to date, considering any changes to systems and processes.



The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate's profile includes:

  • Previous Accounting experience within the Banking sector
  • Strong product knowledge
  • Excellent Reconciliations skills
  • Strong regulatory accounting knowledge
  • Professional Qualification - ACA, ACCA, CIMA
  • Able to commit to a 12 month fixed term contract
  • Able to start in the role in early to mid June 2025
  • Portuguese language skills - desirable (not essential)

What's on Offer

Competitive salary

Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits

Hybrid working (3 days in office per week)

Contact
Mary Cotter
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6716484
Phone number
+44 207 776 5987

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Finance Manager
Sector
Financial Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Mary Cotter
Consultant phone
+44 207 776 5987
Job reference
JN-042025-6716484