Senior Accountant

ELP Consult; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in London seeks a motivated individual to manage daily operations, including accounting entry input and financial reporting. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in the banking industry and strong Microsoft Excel skills. The role involves producing regulatory reports, assisting in finance system support, and collaborating with team members to ensure accurate financial management. Competitive remuneration offered.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in the banking industry.
• Experience with creating financial statements with exposure to the banking industry.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Quick learner, self-motivated, and able to work under pressure.
• Able to work in a small team with a positive and cooperative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate the core system daily, including accounting entries and inter-bank transactions.
• Produce various financial returns as per regulatory requirements.
• Act as a backup for the Finance Manager in producing financial reports.
• Assist in finance system support and coordination.
• Communicate with other business functions for reconciliation purposes.
• Prepare daily management information reports.

Skills

Relevant experience

Financial statements creation

General ledger functions

Attention to detail

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Job description

Job Description

Operating the core system on a daily basis, including accounting entry input, inter-bank transactions and other operations as required; Producing various financial returns in accordance with regulatory requirements and to complete regular reports to the Head Office. Acting as a backup for the Finance Manager in terms of producing financial reports to meet local regulatory requirements; Assisting in finance system support and coordination, including coordinate with group on the required reports and transactions; Communicating with other business functions of the bank for the reconciliation of GL, suspense account and Nostro account; Preparing daily management information report and monitoring management and regulatory indicator; Other works required by line manager.

Requirements

• At least 3 years relevant experience, preferable in banking industry
• Experience with creating financial statements with exposure to banking industry
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Quick learner, self-motivated and able to work under pressure
• Able to work in a small team with a positive and cooperative attitude
• Attention to detail
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills