Accounting and Finance Control Analyst | SCIB

Santander UK plc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension 8% of salary

27–28 days holiday + boss holidays

Private medical insurance

Employee discounts & share plans

Job summary

Santander UK plc. is seeking a details‑driven finance professional to join the SCIB accounting team in London. You will safeguard monthly closing processes, ensure accurate registration of expenses and staff costs, and maintain robust controls across invoicing and payments.

The role collaborates with the Head of Accounting and the broader team to deliver timely and accurate financial reporting. The candidate will support VAT and Corporate Tax submissions, deliver P&L analysis for management

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounting department and control function.
• Experience in a Big Four accounting firm.
• Knowledge of SAP and financial systems.
• Understanding of treasury/wholesale products such as cash and funding instruments, derivatives, equities and bonds.
• Strong prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficient IT skills with common software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuity of BAU accounting and reporting, especially at month-end.
• Register administrative expenses and staff costs with strong controls over invoicing and payments.
• Produce P&L commentary and variance analysis for management review.
• Support intercompany reporting and budgeting processes with UK stakeholders.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Big Four experience

SAP knowledge

Treasury/wholesale product knowledge

Organised & proactive

Communication skills

IT proficient (MS Office)

Education

Accountancy qualification or equivalent

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Front office booking systems

Job description

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Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (SCIB) is Santander's global division that supports some of the world's most complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients, offering customised services and value-added wholesale products to best meet their needs.

Country: United Kingdom

Join our community

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (SCIB) is Santander's global division that supports some of the world's most complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients, offering customised services and value-added wholesale products to best meet their needs.

In this interesting role, you’ll ensure the continuity of Business-as-Usual (BAU) accounting and reporting activities, particularly during month-end processes. You’ll oversee the accurate registration of administrative expenses and staff costs, while maintaining robust controls over invoicing and payment accounting flows to ensure compliance and financial integrity. You’ll work closely with the Head of Accounting and the wider team to ensure timely, accurate, and well-controlled financial reporting and operational support.

The difference you’ll make

• Supporting the end-to-end payment process for suppliers and payroll, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Executing financial controls, identifying data issues, and escalating where appropriate
• Recording administrative expenses (general and staff costs, including payroll), tax (VAT and Corporate Tax), and fees within the accounting system
• Preparing and providing required information to support VAT and Corporate Tax return submissions
• Producing Profit & Loss (P&L) reports, with a focus on staff and administrative expenses, including clear commentary on deviations and variances for management review
• Monitoring and controlling payable and receivable accounts relating to Santander Group projects
• Analysing and reconciling current account items, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies
• Providing and interpreting financial information for BAU reporting and ad-hoc requests
• Delivering reporting templates to Group for key processes, including intercompany reporting
• Supporting the budgeting process, collaborating with UK stakeholders, Group counterparts, and business representatives

What you’ll bring

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organisation. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

• Previous experience in an accounting department and control function
• Experience of working in a “Big Four” accounting firm
• Equation and SAP system knowledge
• Knowledge and understanding of treasury/wholesale products and services, including cash and funding instruments, derivatives, equities and bonds
• Inquisitive and organised with the ability to prioritise important tasks
• Ability to communicate, both orally and in written form, in a confident, articulate, structured and coherent manner
• A high degree of IT skills – knowledge of front office booking systems as well as Microsoft software products

It would also be nice for you to have

• Fluency in Spanish – written and spoken
• Accountancy Qualification or equivalent
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant field

What else you need to know

This role is based at our offices in Triton Square, London located within easy walking distance from Warren Street and Euston. We want our people to thrive at work and home, and also be able to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and to help each other develop.

Equal Opportunities

Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.

How We’ll Reward You

Your contribution matters, and it’s recognised. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver.

As well as a salary, we offer a wide range of benefits that you can choose from and tailor to your needs.

• Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus.
• We put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don’t contribute yourself. We’ll pay in up to 12.5% of salary, if you contribute as well, and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer.
• 27 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 28 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year.
• Free access to a range of digital health services, including GP.
• Protection for you and your family, with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.
• 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform including retailers, entertainment, eating out, travel and more.
• Company funded individual private medical insurance.
• Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates such as, dental insurance, and health assessments.
• Share in Santander’s success by saving or investing in our share plans.
• Support your favourite causes through charitable giving and our community partnerships.

Benefits

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