Financial Reporting AVP

Adecco; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is looking for a Financial Reporting Assistant Vice President to support high-stakes financial reporting. This hybrid role involves overseeing financial closing processes, preparing financial statements, and liaising with auditors. The ideal candidate is qualified or part-qualified in accounting and has experience in a banking environment, along with strong analytical and Excel skills. Competitive daily rate offered, along with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Professional development opportunities

Flexibility to adapt working hours

Qualifications

• Must be qualified or part-qualified in accounting.
• Experience in finance within a banking environment is required.
• Advanced Excel skills are necessary for data manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Support/lead monthly and quarterly closing processes.
• Prepare and submit quarterly Head Office reporting packages.
• Drive the annual preparation of financial statements.

Skills

Qualified or Part-qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Experience in finance within a banking environment

Advanced Excel skills

Experience with Power BI

Knowledge of financial reporting systems

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Analytical skills

Tools

Power BI

Oracle

Job description

Financial Reporting Assistant Vice President

Location: London/Hybrid | Daily Rate: from £210 via Umbrella | Duration: 4 Months initially

Our client, a leading financial institution based in Japan, is seeking a dynamic Financial Reporting Assistant Vice President to join their Finance & Control team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high‑stakes financial reporting in a vibrant banking environment.

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid Working: 2‑3 days in the office, the rest from home.
• Flexibility: Adapt your hours outside the standard 9‑5 when needed.
• Competitive Daily Rate: From £210 per day via Umbrella Company.
• Professional Growth: Opportunity for contract extension or conversion to a permanent position.

Your Mission

As a Financial Reporting AVP, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of general ledger balances and controls, assist in the preparation of annual financial statements, meet reporting obligations, and drive projects that enhance the financial reporting landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Support/Lead monthly and quarterly closing processes, ensuring accurate accruals and journal entries.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger corrections.
• Prepare and submit quarterly Head Office reporting packages compliant with JGAAP/IFRS.
• Drive the annual preparation of financial statements for the Group.
• Act as a key contact during the external audit process, ensuring timely delivery of requirements.
• Collaborate with auditors and regulators to strengthen governance and controls.
• Identify issues and implement process improvements, including automation initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified or Part‑qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in finance within a banking environment.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, large dataset manipulation); experience with Power BI and Oracle is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting systems and general ledger processes.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to analyse financial data, identify issues, and deliver solutions.

Perks and Benefits

• Hybrid working model for better work‑life balance.
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours when required.
• Professional development opportunities within a leading financial institution.

How to Apply

Submit your CV showcasing your relevant experience. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, we will not be able to proceed further with your application, although we may keep your details on file for future vacancies.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or beliefs. We embrace diversity and promote inclusive employment practices.

Accessibility

Adecco is a disability‑confident employer. We provide a supportive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and abilities, and we are happy to offer reasonable adjustments at any stage.