Legal Entity Controller, Analyst (Associate equiv)

Page Personnel; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking and financial services company seeks a Legal Entity Controller, Analyst to join their team in London. In this diverse role, you'll handle month-end closes, balance sheet reconciliations, and support financial reporting. We're looking for a motivated individual with experience in M&A or private banking who can thrive in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary and excellent benefits await you.

Benefits

Excellent company benefits package

Flexibility for work-life balance

Great colleagues, no politics

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant preferred or related degree.
• Experience in banking or M&A.
• Autonomous with strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to month-end close timetable and assist ownership of balance sheet.
• Support UK finance team functions including Legal Entity Control.
• Maintain strong internal controls and documentation.

Skills

Accounting principles (FRS 102 / IFRS)

UK GAAP

Technical skills

Excel skills

Ability to manage workload

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting and finance

Job description

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Legal Entity Controller, Analyst (Associate equiv), London

Client: Page Personnel

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 777c93e6881c

Job Views: 5

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

• World class CIB, consistent growth through tougher period due to strong leaders
• Excited diverse role to deliver synergy with a newly acquired business

About Our Client

World class CIB, consistent growth through tougher period due to strong leaders. The Bank spans multiple continents and enjoys a strong capital markets, corporate bank, private bank and (in specific locations) retail bank. Its acquisition opens further doors to M&A and execution services as well as some insurance lines.

Job Description

Legal Entity Controller, Analyst (Associate equiv) City of London (hybrid 3 days a week in office) Banking & Financial Services CIB and M&A house

• Adhering to the month-end close timetable. Assist and expand to take ownership of the month-end close of the balance sheet and income statement
• Complete the production of balance sheet reconciliations, supporting schedules and investigating variances
• Support the preparation of monthly business performance reporting to management including income statement and balance sheet with pertinent commentary
• Support the wider UK finance team functions including Legal Entity Control, Product Control, Regulatory Reporting and Tax
• Provide general accounting support to all levels of staff and management
• Assist with audit requests including preparation of reconciliations, organizing documents, and responding to enquiries
• Support the production of the year-end financial statements
• Maintain strong internal controls and draft documentation
• Involve in the acquired business integration with the group, including general ledger integration, redrafting, actioning, operationalizing policies and agreements, and uplifting acquired business practices to group policies
• Perform ad hoc reporting and assist with projects as required
• Work within other international operations.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified Accountant and a Bachelor's degree in accounting and finance (preferred but not essential)
• Experience in banking, M&A house, Private Bank or FS boutique
• Very good understanding of accounting principles (FRS 102 / IFRS) and UK GAAP
• Ability to work autonomously, managing a busy and varied workload, and develop/improve processes where necessary
• Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley controls and adherence importance (desirable)
• Highly motivated and ambitious individual with excellent technical and Excel skills, eager to learn and develop within the finance industry

What's on Offer

• Base salary range £65,000 to £75,000
• Excellent company benefits package
• Great colleagues, no politics
• Flexibility for work-life balance, understanding personal needs, even before Covid