Assistant Accountant

Description This; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Study for accounting qualification

Job summary

Nationwide is hiring an Assistant Accountant to join the Financial Reporting team in Swindon. The role supports month-end close and regulatory reporting, with exposure to the Bank of England and PRA. You will have the chance to study for an accounting qualification while performing day-to-day duties.

We promote hybrid working and value proactive, detail‑minded colleagues who enjoy improving processes and communicating with stakeholders across the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Keen attention to detail with a proactive mindset.
• Willingness to study accounting qualifications alongside work duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing the society month end close.
• Prepare reporting for Bank of England and PRA.
• Identify and implement improvements to the reporting process.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proactive

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join our Financial Reporting team. This role includes the opportunity to continue studying for an accounting qualification, alongside your day-to-day role.

You'll be involved in the production of the society month end close as well as the preparation of reporting to the Bank of England and the PRA and you'll help to identify and implement improvements/efficiencies in the reporting process.

This role will suit someone with strong problem solving and analytical skills, keen attention to detail, along with a proactive nature. You'll be organised, inquisitive and have a passion for challenging and improving existing processes.

At Nationwide we offer hybrid working wherever possible. More rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid approach, bringing colleagues together across our UK wide estate, whilst also supporting generous access to home working. We value our time in the office to solve problems, to learn, and to feel connected.

For this job, you'll spend at least two days per week, or if part-time, you'll spend 40% of your working time, based at our Swindon office. If your application is successful, your hiring manager will provide further details on how this works. You can also find out more about our approach to hybrid working here.

Nationwide is committed to the redeployment of our employees impacted by change, as such applications for redeployment candidates will be prioritised in this recruitment process.

If you're a colleague on long-term absence (for example, on parental leave) or a temporary worker, please use your personal email address to submit an application.