Financial Reporting - Associate

Mizuho EMEA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Non-contributory pension

27 days’ annual leave

Hybrid working

Virtual GP

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Mizuho EMEA is seeking a fully qualified accountant to join the London Finance team, focusing on financial accounting, reporting integrity, and regulatory submissions for BoE/PRA. The role supports system changes and cross-functional projects within a banking environment.

Ideally, you hold ACCA/CIMA/ACA, possess strong numerical and analytical skills, and thrive in a collaborative, results-driven team. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Fully qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA with banking/financial services experience preferred.
• Strong controls mindset and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Excel and numerical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain integrity and accuracy of financial accounting and reporting.
• Prepare local regulatory financial reporting information for BoE, PRA, etc.
• Support SOX controls and liaise with external auditors.
• Assist with system changes and IT transformation from a finance perspective.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Finance department includes a number of teams such as Financial Control & Reporting, Management Reporting, Product Control and Taxation. They are is responsible for providing up-to-date financial performance results and management information to support the business. The London Financial Control and Reporting team is responsible for London and Dubai’s financial accounting and reporting related activities.

The key requirements of this role would involve maintaining the integrity, accuracy and completeness of various aspects of financial accounting and reporting in accordance with HO accounting policy and reporting requirements, preparation of various local regulatory financial reporting information to be submitted to the BoE, PRA etc., support the rollout of various new product initiatives which impact financial accounting as well as supporting various system upgrade/replacement initiatives.

The ideal candidate for this role will be a qualified accountant with strong numerical and analytical skillsets, a good understanding of how a corporate bank works with some awareness of various corporate banking products, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team environment and display a positive, results oriented attitude.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for various aspects of financial accounting and control, including various month-end/quarter-end adjustments, system and account reconciliations, ledger close etc. as well as the accuracy and completeness of the final trial balance
• Preparation of various HO submissions in accordance with HO financial reporting requirements
• Preparation of various monthly/quarterly regulatory financial reporting information to submitted to BoE, PRA etc.
• Assist with reviewing and approving upfront fees, ensuring revenue recognition criteria is met.
• Review calculations for LBO fund investments
• Support ongoing SOX related aspects including documentation, liaising with SOX auditors to complete SOX controls/testing
• Liaise with External auditors to support various quarterly/annual audit related activities
• Support implementation of system changes/upgrades from a finance perspective, including involvement with IT transformation projects.
• Work with the wider Finance team and other stakeholders to identify and implement changes and enhancements to current processes for improving controls and efficiency
• Act as cover/backup for other members of the team and support cross-training initiatives
• Work with various parts of the organisation including the business and operations department, to problem solve issues and maintain the integrity and accuracy of the financial statements

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) with relevant experience in a banking/financial services environment and/or Big 4 audit firm
• Sound awareness and appreciation of controls, and proven ability to apply a control mindset
• Strong Excel skills and good numerical and analytical skillsets
• Be inquisitive and unafraid to ask questions in order to understand and advise on financial matters
• Demonstrable ability to innovate, support change and problem solve

What Mizuho can offer you

Here at Mizuho, there are fantastic progression opportunities and clear paths to promotion. We will give you ample opportunity to affect change and to help grow our business.

In addition to the great opportunity outlined above we are also currently able to offer:

• Competitive starting salary, plus discretionary bonus
• Non-contributory pension
• 27 days’ annual leave
• Core working hours*
• Hybrid working - office and home based*
• Virtual GP
• Wellbeing benefits, including Mental Health Allies and First Aiders

For applicable roles only

At Mizuho, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.

At Mizuho we are committed to supporting equality, diversity and equality, and seek to create a workplace that is fully inclusive. We welcome applications from all sections of the community that we operate in and from all ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientation, beliefs, gender identities and disabilities.

If you require more information about our equal opportunities policy or wish to discuss any accessibility requirements or reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team – [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.