Junior Financial Accountant

HSBC; Whiteley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution in the UK is seeking Junior Financial Accountants for a 6-month contract. This hybrid role offers newly qualified finance professionals a chance to grow in a dynamic environment. Key responsibilities include month-end processing, reinsurance data handling, and financial reconciliations. Ideal candidates should possess ACCA or ACA qualifications and experience in financial services.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified ACCA or ACA (not CIMA).
• Some experience within Financial Services or a similar regulated environment.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Creation of schedules, integration of accounts, and execution of monthly control processes.
• Processing of reinsurance premium and claims data.
• Completion and review of monthly reconciliations.
• Support daily dealing and pricing, alongside monthly reporting.
• Perform and document monthly financial controls; assist in remediation efforts.
• Support knowledge transfer and transition activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Collaboration

Proactive approach

Education

Newly qualified ACCA or ACA

Job description

Junior Financial Accountant

6-Month Contract

Whitely (Hybrid 2 days)

£300.00 p/d PAYE

HSBC is seeking four Junior Financial Accountants to join the Finance team in Whitely on a 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for newly qualified finance professionals (ACCA or ACA preferred) looking to develop their experience within a leading global financial institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Month-End Processing: Creation of schedules, integration of accounts, and execution of monthly control processes.
• Reinsurance: Processing of reinsurance premium and claims data, including preparation of supporting schedules.
• Reconciliations: Completion and review of monthly reconciliations, with follow-up on variances and issues.
• Investment Operations: Support daily dealing and pricing, alongside monthly, regulatory, tax, and statutory reporting.
• Controls & Remediation: Perform and document monthly financial controls; assist in remediation of reconciliation and ledger issues.
• Training & Handover: Support knowledge transfer and transition activities as required.

Ideal Candidate

• Newly qualified ACCA or ACA (not CIMA).
• Some experience within Financial Services or a similar regulated environment.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with a proactive approach to process improvement