Assistant Financial Accountant

Close Brothers Group; Wimbledon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK merchant banking group is seeking a detail-oriented candidate to join their Finance Team. The role involves preparing loan book and cashflow reconciliations and supporting regulatory reporting processes. Ideal candidates will have experience in data analysis, strong IT tool proficiency like Excel and Alteryx, and the ability to communicate findings effectively. This position offers hybrid working to help balance work-life priorities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in data analysis and validation checks.
• Strong interest in financial reporting packages and data processing IT tools.
• Ability to articulate findings to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare loan book and cashflow reconciliations for regulatory reporting.
• Assist in data preparation for PRA and Bank of England returns.
• Support preparation of monthly cost and income reporting packs.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Data analysis and validation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Excel

Alteryx

SAP (ECC and BI)

Job description

Responsibilities

Prepare the AF&L loan book and cashflow reconciliations which underpin the Regulatory reporting process, this involves managing large volumes of data and workflows.

Assist in data preparation for Regulatory reporting including PRA and Bank of England returns.

Support preparation of monthly cost and income reporting packs.

Prepare journals and review invoices to ensure that they are coded correctly.

Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies.

Ensure all key processes are documented and that assumptions are regularly reviewed for appropriateness.

Actively support the Bank's Visions and Values and ensure that they are promoted and adhered to within the team.

Ensure that all Governance and Compliance requirements are adhered to and all reporting and reviewing activities required by the Regulatory Bodies are carried out to the required standards.

A successful candidate will have previous experience in performing data analysis and validation checks, including investigation and resolution of reporting discrepancies with excellent attention to detail and high accuracy, a strong interest in data processing IT tools such as Excel and Alteryx and financial reporting packages, with a desire to learn new automation and data processing tools independently.

Confident with strong communication skills and ability to articulate findings to stakeholders in written and oral forms.

A good track record of delivering under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Curious with demonstrated experience in investigating differences and questioning existing processes.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• A strong interest in Financial Services
• Experience with data processing and analytics
• Worked effectively within a large, multi-site and complex business
• SAP (ECC and BI) experience

Join the Close Brothers Finance Team where you will assist and support in preparation of monthly reporting for the Asset Finance and Leasing (AF&L) businesses, including regulatory and financial reporting as well as ownership of the loan book reporting processes. At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.