Assistant Accountant

The Access Bank UK Limited; Northwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international bank is seeking a part-qualified accountant with experience in management reporting. The role includes preparing financial reports, managing accruals, and supporting financial management. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, tailored to individual needs, including a pension contribution and holiday allowance.

Benefits

Discretionary performance-related annual bonus

10% pension contribution

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Death-in-service benefit

Qualifications

• Studying towards completion of a recognised accounting qualification.
• 2-3 years experience in area of specialism.
• 3-4 years general work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reporting including P&L and Balance sheet performance ratios.
• Produce daily financial reports for management assistance.
• Manage accruals and prepayments processes.

Skills

Part-qualified accountant

Experience in banking and lending

Management reporting

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Job description

Overview

The Access Bank UK Ltd has a strong presence across Africa, Europe, and key global markets including France, Malta, Hong Kong, and Dubai. Joining Access Bank offers unparalleled exposure to international finance, allowing professionals to work closely with diverse teams and markets across continents. This dynamic environment provides invaluable experience in cross-border banking operations, global trade, and sustainable finance.

You will be part of an Investors In People Platinum award winning organisation. Our people are our core asset and are fundamental to our Bank's continued development. The Bank has been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People (IIP) in 2023 demonstrating our commitment to high performance through good people management and strong company culture. With focus on a clearly defined set of core values which underpin the vision, we encourage a sense of individual ownership and talent development whilst fostering team spirit and career progression.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reporting including calculation of the Banks P&L and Balance sheet performance ratios, performance metrics on exposures to our key deposit holders, and intercompany balances.
• Produce daily financial reports to assist the Banks management team on items such as trade loans, off balance sheet commitments, FX positions and exposures to large counterparties
• Manage the Banks accruals and prepayments processes ensuring the rationale for transactions is justifiable
• Improve and run the production processes of the Banks balance sheet reconciliations.
• Produce the valuation of the Banks portfolio of investment securities
• Manage the Banks fixed asset and intangibles registers
• Oversee the expense processes for the Banks Dubai and Lagos branches
• Support the Banks tax management processes
• Assist the Financial Accountant with adhoc analysis to support the financial management of the Bank

Qualifications & Experience

• Part-qualified accountant studying towards completion of a recognised accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or ACA; 2-3 years in area of specialism
• 3-4 years of general work experience
• Experience of banking and lending businesses is beneficial but not essential

Why work with The Access Bank UK Ltd?

The Access Bank UK Ltd is committed to helping people reach their full potential through providing continuous learning opportunities, and the tools and training to help them grow.

Our Success Is Founded On The Strong Relationships We Have Developed With Our Customers, And Our Relationship-based Philosophy Continues To Drive The Growth. Our Core Values Are

• Excellence
• Innovation
• Passion for Customers
• Professionalism
• Empowered Employees
• Leadership

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, youll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

• Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus
• We put 10% of salary into your pension, even if you dont contribute yourself.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 27 days after 2yrs service, and 29 days after 5 years
• Company funded Employee Assistance Programme
• Benefits supporting you and your family, such as death-in-service benefit
• Share in Access Bank success by investing in our share plans after 5 years of service

As an equal opportunities employer, The Access Bank UK Ltd is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Access Bank UK Ltd.