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Accountant
- Posted 04 May 2021
- Salary Up to £300 per day
- Location
- Job type Contract
- Discipline Accounting & Finance
- ReferenceDTC_116_1620139210
- Contact NameDior Tinling-Cooke
Job description
My client is a Bank based in City of London.
Currently looking for a full time Accountant to be responsible for the maintenance of financial records for both the Bank and the donor funds which the bank administrates.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepares sections of the year-end financial statements with all required disclosures and notes accurately and to a tight deadline
- Ensures the accounting policies of the Bank/Donor Funds are up-to-date and consistent with IFRS
- Undertakes investigations and inspections of data in accordance with established procedure to identify and quantify potential accounting postings required
- Maintains the accounting and reporting systems, files and other records required for the Bank and Donor Funds to ensure accurate and timely information
Key Requirements:
- Reviews transactions booked in front office systems and posted to the accounting systems for accuracy and appropriateness
- Identifies solutions to non-standard tasks/queries
- Provides advice to internal clients relating to relevant financial products or transactions
- Contributes to the development of procedures to ensure the accounting department best responds to the needs of the Bank/Donors
- Review and sign off of team members' journals to ensure accuracy
Key Knoweldge and experience:
- Educated to degree level
- ACA qualified or equivalent
- Fluent English language skills, both verbal and written
- Significant relevant accounting experience
- Statutory financial accounts preparation and/or audit experience on financial accounts
- Strong numerical and financial skills with the ability to interpret financial information
- Fully competent in own practise area
- Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards
- Strong computer skills with emphasis on Excel
- Experience with Summit, Frameworks, SAP R3 and SAP AFI systems