Global Assistant Accountant – Cross-Border Banking

The Access Bank UK Limited; Northwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major international bank in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support financial reporting and statutory accounting activities. This role involves preparing management reports, managing accruals, and supporting tax processes. The ideal candidate will be a part-qualified accountant with 2–3 years of relevant experience. You'll benefit from a competitive salary and a tailored benefits package, all within a dynamic and diverse work environment.

Benefits

Discretionary performance-related annual bonus

10% pension contribution

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company funded Employee Assistance Programme

Death-in-service benefit

Share plans after 5 years of service

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in area of accounting specialism.
• 3-4 years of general work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reports and reconcile information.
• Produce daily financial reports for management.
• Manage accruals and prepayments processes.
• Improve balance sheet reconciliation processes.
• Produce valuation of investment portfolio.
• Manage fixed asset and intangibles registers.
• Oversee expense processes for branches.
• Support tax management and quarterly VAT returns.
• Assist with core banking software support.
• Provide adhoc analysis for financial management.

Skills

Part-qualified accountant

Management reporting

Experience in banking

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Job description

A major international bank in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support financial reporting and statutory accounting activities. This role involves preparing management reports, managing accruals, and supporting tax processes. The ideal candidate will be a part-qualified accountant with 2–3 years of relevant experience. You'll benefit from a competitive salary and a tailored benefits package, all within a dynamic and diverse work environment.