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Financial Accountant
- Posted 03 August 2022
- Salary £60000 - £64000 per annum + HYBRID WORKING
- LocationCity of London
- Job type Contract
- DisciplineAccounting & Finance
- ReferenceFinancial Accountant_1659516675
- Contact NameJessica Bambridge
Job description
Kennedypearce are working alongside an international bank who are looking to expand their team and bring on 3 x Financial Accountants on a 6 month FTC paying £60-64k.
Main Duties Include
- Prepares sections of the year-end financial statements with all required disclosures and notes accurately and to a tight deadline
- Prepare periodic internal financial management reporting.
- 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
- Reviews transactions booked in front office systems and posted to the accounting systems for accuracy and appropriateness
- 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
- Produces work in compliance with the Bank's Internal Controls Framework
- Liaises with internal and external auditors and responds to queries
Knowledge, Skills & Qualifiifcations
- Educated to degree level
- ACA qualified or equivalent
- Fluent English language skills, both verbal and written
- Significant relevant accounting experience, preferably in a Financial Services setting
- 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 SAP or equivalent accounting system preferable
- Experience within a top 10 practice firm
