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Financial Accountant – 15 Month Contract – Banking
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
We’re partnered with an international commercial bank based in London who are looking to hire a Financial Accountant with Banking experience to join a dynamic finance team on an initial 15-month contract with potential for further extension and for the role to go permanent.
Accepted candidates must be immediately available (or on a short notice period max 1 month), Qualified or QBE, with experience working in Banking or Capital Markets.
Knowledge of Loan / Deposit Interest calculations, Bond valuation, Swaps and other Derivative instruments are highly desirable.
What you’ll do:
- Produce statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP and support external audits
- Deliver timely management reporting, financial insights, and analysis
- Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Manage tax reporting obligations (e.g. Corporation Tax, CRS/FATCA)
- Enhance financial processes and support system transformation initiatives
- Contribute to a strong compliance culture, including AML and financial crime controls
What we’re looking for:
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) OR QBE with Banking Industry experience.
- Immediately available to start the contract or on a short notice period (max 2 weeks).
- Strong analytical mindset with advanced Excel skills
- Confident communicator with the ability to work across multiple teams
- Proactive, detail-focused, and driven to improve processes
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