Trace Hiring for Financial Accountant Job at London, England Full Time

One of the best names in Private Banking are looking to hire a new Senior Accountant / Finance Manager in to the team. Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a great role for someone looking to step up and take on more responsibility within Financial Control and Reporting.

The role:

A key person to help enhance and manage all month end, quarter end and annual financial reporting and control responsibilities of a market-leading Private Bank.

Key Duties:

• Responsible for Statutory Accounts and all periodic financial reporting
• Preparation of annual Audit and be the first line of communication with the Auditors
• Responsible for the monthly consolidation process
• Drive consistency in accounting policy implementation
• Implement major IFRS projects and other changes
• Business Partner the Treasury team to better manage capital reporting and control
• Present to senior management a basic understanding of certain accounting policies or issues
• Provide accounting advice to senior managers across the Group
• Develop the Banks reporting framework, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards
• Take control of several projects to enhance a particular are of the balance sheet that needs improvement
• Support related reporting functions in Regulatory, Treasury and ILAAP / ICAAP, providing constructive challenge across finance and the wider business to understand and improve the bank’s capital, liquidity and financial reporting situation
• Pro-actively seek out inefficiencies and take action to map and resolve better practice

About You:

• ACA, CIMA or ACCA Qualified with 3-5 years PQE experience
• A background in Banking, Wealth Management or Audit
• Ideally experience in a Statutory Reporting and Controls based role within banking
• An enthusiasm of making things better
• An ability to communicate at Board level
• A genuine love for team-work
• Passion and pride in what you do is a MUST!