Banking Accountant — Hybrid (Central London)

People First Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

People First, a banking group, seeks an Accountant-Banking in Central London on a hybrid basis (4 days in the office, 1 day at home). You will prepare operating expense budgets and monthly analyses, post journal entries, and maintain asset registers.

Start ASAP and report to the Deputy Head of Finance and Accounting. The ideal candidate has fluent English, Mandarin preferred, an accounting qualification, and 2+ years in banking/operating expense roles, with strong Excel and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Fluent English; Mandarin preferred.
• Qualified in accounting or equivalent.
• Solid financial reporting and banking experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the annual operating expense budget for the Bank and departments.
• Prepare monthly operating expense analysis and cost allocation reports.
• Review expenses and receipts for accurate recording and proper allocation.
• Prepare journal entries and amortisation schedules.
• Maintain fixed assets, software, and prepaid expenses registers; reconcile monthly with GL.
• Identify and escalate invoice/payments discrepancies for timely resolution.
• Prepare operating expense and fixed asset reports for the parent bank.

Skills

English

Mandarin

Accounting qualification

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Job description

People First, a banking group, seeks an Accountant-Banking in Central London on a hybrid basis (4 days in the office, 1 day at home). You will prepare operating expense budgets and monthly analyses, post journal entries, and maintain asset registers.

Start ASAP and report to the Deputy Head of Finance and Accounting. The ideal candidate has fluent English, Mandarin preferred, an accounting qualification, and 2+ years in banking/operating expense roles, with strong Excel and reporting skills.