Project Accountant

Additional Resources Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable international financial institution in Central London is seeking a Project Accountant to provide project and financial reporting support and assist with daily finance operations. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified accountants with experience in financial services, strong financial reporting skills, and analytical capabilities. This role offers a competitive salary of approximately £80,000 along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Exposure to high-impact projects

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services, preferably banking.
• Knowledge of IFRS and core banking systems.
• Ability to interpret complex data.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate financial and project reports.
• Analyse financial statements and reconciliations.
• Extract data from banking systems for insights.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and regulations.

Skills

Financial reporting knowledge

Analytical skills

Project management skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Accountant to join a reputable international financial institution in Central London. They offer a comprehensive range of banking services and are known for their collaborative and high-performing culture.

As a Project Accountant, you will provide project and financial reporting support while assisting with day-to-day finance operations.

This role offers a salary of circa £80,000 and benefits.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Producing accurate and timely financial and project reports.
• Preparing and analysing financial statements, reconciliations, and management reports.
• Extracting and interpreting data from core banking systems to provide insights into financial performance.
• Ensuring compliance with IFRS, regulatory standards, and internal policies.
• Collaborating with IT and project teams to ensure smooth integration of financial reporting systems.
• Developing and maintaining dashboards and reporting tools to support decision-making.
• Supporting monthly and year-end close processes, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
• Liaising with internal and external auditors to maintain strong financial controls.
• Assisting with tax and regulatory reporting, including relevant submissions and returns.

What We Are Looking For

• Previously worked as a Project Accountant, Financial Reporting Accountant, Finance Analyst, Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting Analyst, Financial Accountant, Regulatory Reporting Accountant, Management Accountant or in a similar role.
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Experience within the financial services sector, preferably banking.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, IFRS, and core banking systems.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Proven experience supporting systems implementation or integration projects.
• Strong project management skills and ability to work across multiple teams.

What's On Offer

• The opportunity to work on a high-impact project within a prestigious financial institution.
• Exposure to complex financial reporting and regulatory frameworks.
• A collaborative environment where your contributions make a tangible difference.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic and high-profile financial environment.

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