Junior Accountant

Virginia Tech; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An investment bank in London seeks a Junior Accountant for a 6-month contract with a day rate structure. The role involves month-end reporting, P&L analysis, and providing insights across various areas of the business, offering high exposure to senior members. Recent graduates aiming to start a career in finance are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Excel skills (Vlookup, PivotTables) required.
• Previous experience with P&L analysis is desirable.
• Degree in relevant field required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end reporting and P&L analysis.
• Provide insights and reports to senior management.
• Participate in pricing meetings and provide analysis.

Skills

Excel

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Education

Degree level 2:1 or higher in Finance, Maths, Accounting, or Business

Job description

Day rate - 6 month contract - Banking - London (Hybrid)

Junior Accountant:

I am currently working alongside an investment bank in London where they are looking to expand their growing team.

The perfect opportunity for someone who has just finished university or working within financial services wanted to get stuck in and learn from the team where you'll have high exposure to all areas within the business and working with senior members of the team

The role:

• Month end reporting
• Providing accurate reporting across equity derivatives, interest rate derivatives and XVA management business.
• Provide explanation around daily P&L numbers including analysis of P&L fluctuations to the senior management reporting
• Working and giving insight to key internal stakeholders
• Joining pricing meetings
• Equity and funding

About you:

• Excel experience (Vlookup and PivotTables) -
• Previous P&L experience
• Degree level 2:1 or higher - (Ideally Finance, Maths, accounting, business)
• Knowledge of derivatives
• Problem solving and ability to think of their feet

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