Finance Analyst: Reporting, Reconciliations & Controls

ACCA Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers is assisting a leading international bank in London to recruit a Finance Analyst. You will support financial reporting, reconciliations and control activities, preparing reports and monitoring budgets while ensuring robust financial controls across the business.

The role requires 2-4 years in financial services with strong Excel and accounting knowledge. A finance degree or active ACCA/ACA/CIMA study is desired; permanent, on-site in the City of London.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience within financial services, banking or a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations and financial controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience preparing financial reports, variance analysis and budget monitoring.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• A finance-related degree and/or studying towards an accounting qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily account reconciliations and investigate outstanding items.
• Produce financial reports, supporting schedules and analysis.
• Monitor budgets and track variances against approved expenditure.
• Support daily accounting activities and month-end reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, policies and procedures.
• Assist the wider Finance team with reporting and operational queries.
• Maintain accurate financial records and accounting documentation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve finance-related matters.

Skills

Excel

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Budget monitoring

Financial controls

Education

Accounting degree or ACCA/ACA/CIMA in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ACCA Careers is assisting a leading international bank in London to recruit a Finance Analyst. You will support financial reporting, reconciliations and control activities, preparing reports and monitoring budgets while ensuring robust financial controls across the business.

The role requires 2-4 years in financial services with strong Excel and accounting knowledge. A finance degree or active ACCA/ACA/CIMA study is desired; permanent, on-site in the City of London.