SCUK Assistant Financial Accountant - Part Qual

Santander; Redhill; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant to join their finance team in Redhill. This hybrid role involves supporting the financial accounting process, including reporting and reconciliation tasks. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a regulated environment and be pursuing an accounting qualification. Join a diverse workplace that promotes inclusion and values all contributions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus based on performance

Employee assistance programme

Gym passes at a reduced rate

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role in a regulated environment.
• Training towards a recognized accounting qualification.
• Strong mathematical literacy.

Responsibilities

• Monthly OPEX reporting for the JV partners.
• Posting monthly journals such as OPEX and depreciation.
• Point of contact for external and internal auditors.

Skills

Numeracy

Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

AAT or part-qualified Accountant

Job description

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Posted:

02.06.2025

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17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Santander Consumer Finance UK (SCUK) is based in Redhill, Surrey and provides motor finance to a network of car dealerships throughout the United Kingdom.

We now have an exciting opportunity to join our finance team as an Assistant Financial Accountant for SCUK and its associated Joint Venture (JV) partners. The purpose of this role is to provide support to the Head of Accounting and Financial Accounting Manager with the monthly recurring tasks relating to reporting, reconciliation, payments, analysis and review that are essential for statutory and regulatory requirements.

You will report into the Financial Accounting Manager and work within a small Management Accounting Team.

Please note this role is a hybrid role with at least days a week in the Redhill office. Working hours are – with flexibility required to amend hours around month end. Remote workers will not be considered.

Responsibilities will include:

• Monthly OPEX reporting for the JV partners
• Posting monthly journals such as OPEX, depreciation and provision charges
• Ownership of the JV’s Finance pack, which will include the analysis and review of the JV’s performance
• Point of contact for external and internal auditors
• Assist in clearance of non-reconciling balance sheet accounts along with the submission of AORP reconciliations
• Provide admin support for the ARCS system
• Providing support to the financial accounting team such as raising regular CHAPS payments and investigating historic transactions
• Ownership of the invoicing and reporting processes for the JV
• Assist with monthly Cargabal reporting process
• Backfill the SCUK OPEX Accountant during busy periods and assist with covering fellow Assistant Financial Accountant when necessary
• Adhering to our commitment to Consumer Duty ensuring we put our customers’ needs first and set higher and clearer standards of consumer protection

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in a similar role in a regulated environment
• AAT, part-qualified Accountant or training towards recognised accounting qualification
• Strong numeracy and mathematical literacy
• Excellent time management and methodical ways of working
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, being able to effectively communicate with internal and externa stakeholders across all levels of the business

We have a range of benefits available which include:

• Competitive salary of £ – , dependent on experience
• Annual bonus based on personal and company performance
• Employee assistance programme
• Gym passes at a reduced rate for , gyms, leisure centres etc

Inclusion

At Santander we’re creating a thriving workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. We all help to make Santander a workplace that celebrates diversity and attracts, retains and develops the most talented and committed people through living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair.

At Santander Consumer Finance we have a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying, harassment (including sexual) or victimisation of any kind.

Should you want to be considered for part time hours, please let us know and we can assess your requirements.

What are the next steps:

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Created on 02/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom