Senior Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Analyst

Barclays; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays is seeking a Financial Reporting, Policy & Technical Accounting Senior Analyst to support high-quality external financial reporting, including statutory and group accounts. You will work with the Lead/Head of Financial Reporting and risk teams to ensure accurate, timely outputs aligned to accounting standards.

You will help develop accounting policies, provide technical input across debt and complex transactions, and guide stakeholders in applying standards.

Qualifications

• A recognised accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or a relevant accounting degree.
• Experience supporting financial reporting and accounting processes, with an understanding of statutory reporting requirements.
• FinTech or electronic money institution (EMI) experience is desirable, with willingness to develop knowledge of electronic money regulations.

Responsibilities

• Management of the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements, and other accounting records in accordance with the relevant accounting standards, rules and regulations.
• Support in identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial risks, and report on these financial risks to senior colleagues.
• Development and maintenance of a robust system of internal controls to safeguard assets, ensure that there is no fraudulent misreporting, and ensure the accuracy of financial data, including regular assessment of the effectiveness of internal controls addressing any weaknesses or gaps.
• Development and implementation of up-to-date financial policies and procedures to ensure consistent and effective financial practices across the organisation.
• Management of the selection, implementation, and maintenance of financial systems and software applications, including collaboration with IT colleagues to integrate financial systems with other enterprise systems.
• Preparation and submission of statutory and regulatory reports to authorities, and provision of support to other departments in their preparation and review of regulatory reports.
• Coordination with external auditors and regulatory authorities in support of audits and examinations.

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Barclays is seeking a Financial Reporting, Policy & Technical Accounting Senior Analyst to support high-quality external financial reporting, including statutory and group accounts. You will work with the Lead/Head of Financial Reporting and risk teams to ensure accurate, timely outputs aligned to accounting standards.

You will help develop accounting policies, provide technical input across debt and complex transactions, and guide stakeholders in applying standards.