Financial Accountant (Private Banking)

Montpellier Resourcing; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious private bank in Greater London is seeking a highly skilled Financial Accountant to join their Finance & Control team. The role involves preparing financial statements, supporting audits, and contributing to financial reporting improvements. Candidates must be fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) and possess strong technical skills. This opportunity offers hybrid working and an excellent salary package.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Excellent bonus and benefits

Qualifications

• Fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) is required.
• Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102 and financial controls.
• Experience in monthly reporting cycles and ad hoc analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with tax-related activities.

Skills

Qualified (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA)

Technical knowledge of FRS 102

Experience in monthly reporting cycles

Familiarity with financial instruments

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Experience with Power BI or SQL

Tools

Infor SunSystems

Job description

Financial Accountant (Private Banking)

Up to £90,000 plus EXCELLENT bonus and benefits

Hybrid working available

Due to exciting business growth, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled Financial Accountant to join the Finance & Control team at a highly prestigious private bank, based in the heart of London. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting critical finance processes, and contributing to system improvements within a dynamic banking environment.

Duties of the Financial Accountant to include:

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements in line with accounting standards.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including audit coordination.
• Assist with tax-related activities such as corporation tax returns and RDEC claims.
• Maintain and develop finance systems, ensuring data integrity and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to internal and external audits, preparing schedules and liaising with auditors.
• Drive continuous improvement in statutory reporting and financial controls.

Requirements for the successful Financial Accountant to include:

• Candidates MUST be fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA).
• Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102 and financial controls.
• Experience in monthly reporting cycles and ad hoc analysis.
• Familiarity with financial instruments and their accounting treatment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office and accounting systems (e.g., Infor SunSystems).
• Desired: Experience with data tools such as Power BI or SQL.

This vacancy is being advertised by Montpellier Resourcing Associates Limited. The services advertised by Montpellier Associates Resourcing Limited are those of an Employment Agency