Financial Accountant

Capital One (Europe) plc; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Restaurant on site

Learning Loft

Job summary

Capital One (Europe) plc in Nottingham is seeking a Financial Accounting Associate to support US GAAP and IFRS reporting. You will independently manage processes, work with UK and US finance teams, and contribute to project work while developing your accounting qualifications.

The role offers hybrid working (3 days in the office Tue-Thu, 2 days remote), a pathway to ACCA/ ACA / CIMA, and funding up to £5,000 for external qualifications, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Pursuing ACCA/ACA or CIMA finance qualifications.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Comfortable with new technology and multiple systems.
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player capable of working with offshore teams.
• Willingness to embrace AI to unlock efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Partner on business-wide project work and providing accounting support and analysis.
• Support month-end close with journal entries, US GAAP and IFRS.
• Participate in risk management activities including documentation of procedures and control activities.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Finance qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)

Job description

Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, NottinghamshireFinancial Accountant

Job Title: Financial Accounting Associate

Location:Nottingham - Hybrid

Working Pattern:3 days in-office (Tuesday-Thursday) and 2 days remote.

Our Mission

We're on a mission to be a force for good in lending. Throughout our almost 30-year history, we've consistently been recognised as a great place to work; in 2026, Capital One was officially ranked 9th in the UK’s Best Workplaces™ list. Hear from our team about what it's like working at Capital One UK.

About the Role

This diverse role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in both US GAAP and IFRS reporting. The role covers regular routine reporting as well as one off assignments and we're looking for a dynamic self-motivated individual who wants to broaden their skill set and advance their qualifications in Finance.

You'll partner closely with a range of stakeholders including UK Finance, US Finance and the wider business. You'll independently manage your own processes as well as getting involved in exciting new project work, all within a supportive and collaborative team who share opportunities and workload.

We are looking for a critical thinker with strong numerical skills, the ability to get up to speed quickly and who's comfortable challenging the status quo. In return we'll provide you with a wealth of opportunities to progress your career in Finance and support you to study for your Finance qualifications.

What you'll do

• Preparation of financial reporting and reconciliations
• Partnering on business wide project work and providing accounting support and analysis
• Support with month end close including journal entries, both US GAAP and IFRS
• Participate in risk management activities including documentation of procedures and control activities

The skills and experience you need

• Drive to develop and progress within a finance career including studying for their finance qualification (ACCA, ACA or CIMA)
• Proven numerical, analytical and problem solving skills, either through a relevant degree or experience working in an Accounting or Audit team
• Comfortable with new technology, using multiple systems and upskilling in Tech
• Strong organisational skills, high attention to detail, and the initiative to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player who can work independently or collaboratively to build strong relationships across the department, including with offshore teams
• A willingness to embrace AI to unlock efficiencies through process improvement

Where and how you'll work

This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham office.

We embrace a hybrid approach to work. You'll spend three days a week in the office (Tuesday-Thursday), with Monday and Friday being dedicated work-from-home days.

Our offices are designed to inspire and support you. At our Nottingham head office, you'll find an on-site gym, restaurant and dedicated Learning Loft.

What's in it for you

We invest in the growth of our people alongside our business. You will have extensive opportunities to learn and develop your career, including access to up to £5,000 in funding for external qualifications.

In addition to career development, our comprehensive benefits package is designed to grow with you, ensuring your wellbeing is prioritised at every stage of your career:

• Wealth & Future: Competitive pension and performance-based bonus schemes
• Holidays: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure. Need more? You have the option to buy 5 additional days.
• Health: Access premium care through our private medical insurance.
• Family Support: We champion your milestones with enhanced parental leave.

A full list of our benefits is available here.

What you should know about how we recruit

We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible.

We value diversity, inclusion and belonging at our core. We empower our associates to do great work by creating an inclusive culture - one that values diverse perspectives, fosters collaboration and encourages innovative ideas and a place where associates of all backgrounds can thrive by bringing their most authentic selves to work. We call this our Culture of Belonging, and it rests at the heart of our business.

Our associate-led Business Resource Groups were created to help support our diverse population and include over 10 groups across our offices. Because each Business Resource Group is as unique as the population it serves, they offer a range of activities, networking opportunities, special events and learning programmes to associates.

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact [e-mail] All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.

Who We Are

At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.

Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.