Financial Accountant

Hampshire Trust Bank; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist financial institution in London is seeking a Financial Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on financial reporting, tax compliance, and supporting the finance team. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA qualified with a strong understanding of IFRS and corporation tax. You'll prepare management accounts and engage with stakeholders while enjoying competitive benefits, including a discretionary annual bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Discretionary annual bonus

Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and proactive with strong communication skills.
• Experience in financial services (practice or industry).
• Ability to coach and mentor junior finance staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and reconciliations.
• Support the annual report and accounts process.
• Manage the fixed asset register with tax advisors.

Skills

Financial reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Office

IAS 38

Proactive mindset

IFRS knowledge

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified

Tools

Phoebus

ALMIS

Alfa

Tableau

Job description

Financial Accountant (12-Month FTC)

Location

Head Office, London

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm

Working Pattern

Hybrid (50 / 50)

Reports to

Finance Manager

Department

Finance

About the Role

We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Accountant to join our Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is key to delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting tax compliance, and contributing to the bank's control environment.

You will take ownership of monthly management accounts, flash reporting, and tax responsibilities across the HTB Group, while supporting the Financial Controller and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Support the annual report and accounts process
• Manage the fixed asset register and advise on IAS 38 project capitalisation
• Work with tax advisors on corporation tax returns and compliance
• Maintain the Finance team's risk and controls register
• Provide audit support and develop a strong control environment
• Deliver ad hoc analysis for senior stakeholders
• Coach and mentor junior finance staff
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance function

What We're Looking For

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Experience in financial services (practice or industry)
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and corporation tax
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Experience with banking tools such as Phoebus, ALMIS, Alfa, and Tableau is a plus
• A proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge and improve processes

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Annual pay review
• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
• Mental health & wellbeing support via YuLife & Bupa
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Green Car Scheme
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Study support & professional membership
• Hybrid working (50 / 50)
• YuLife Rewards - discounts on retail, lifestyle & experiences
• Pension scheme - 8% employer contribution (non-contributory)
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Annual volunteering day & Net Zero employer commitment

If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career and contribute to a high-performing specialist bank, we'd love to hear from you.