Sterling Williams are working alongside an International Bank who are looking to hire a Financial Accountant on an 18 month Fixed term contract. Financial Accountant Full-time; 4 days per week in the office, 1 day working at home 18 month Fixed Term Contract Salary circa £70 - 80,000 pa plus benefits This is for an accounting professional performing both Financial (60%), Management accounting (20%) and Treasury (20%). This role is critical in the production of financial information for key stakeholders, both internally and externally. While the team progresses through a period of transition with the introduction of a new GL the Team needs a person who has the skills and personality that can add value, and make improvement. This is an all-rounder position and will provide the post holder a good insight into running a bank and the required financial control framework. Maintain the integrity of the Banks General Ledger (Oracle) Provision of accurate financial information which will require a good understanding of accounting basics: pre-payments, accruals, financial instruments and the accounting concepts of revenue recognition. Preparation of the month end Management accounts providing analysis of performance against budget. This includes the MI pack to both ALCO and EXCO. Briefing the CFO on major movements and investigating movements where required. Production of the Daily Reporting (Daily Liquidity Returns, NSFR, Daily Capital Asset Ratio, Large Exposures). Working as part of the team to produce the Financial/Statutory accounts and respond to requests from the external auditors. To assist with the production of the Annual Budget process. Ensuring a good audit trail of all assumptions. Preparation of the quarterly VAT return, in accordance with the PESM agreed with the HMRC. Assist with the Corporation Tax returns, and preparation of the quarterly Corporation Tax payment. Preparation of Balance Sheet reconciliations monthly. This includes the maintenance of accruals and prepayments working schedules. Oversight and supervision of the Accounts Payable Clerk. Review and provide guidance especially in respect of Nostro reconciliations, and other ledger bookings to the direct report. Assist in the Preparation of Pillar 2, and quantitative input for the ICAAP and ILAAP documents as required. The successful candidate will likely have: A qualified accountant CIMA/ACCA/ACA Financial Services experience with broking or banking preferable. This knowledge could be gained from auditing FS entities. Exposure to accounting for fixed interest financial instruments or a key willingness to learn if knowledge is only at a theoretical level. An individual who takes a strong pride in their work with a focus key deliverable date. The ability to manage their time is critical over numerous demands from internal customers. Strong computer skills excellent working knowledge of Excel, graphs and power points Excellent presentation skills with the ability to produce intelligent clear presentation packs in power point. Proven ability in English in respect of written and verbal communication. Able to provide examples of communications with external auditors and drafting accounting papers. Oracle Flexcube knowledge desirable Ideally some knowledge and overview of regulatory reporting, To have great interpersonal skills, and experience of working with senior management. Strong technical skills and ability to manage deadlines To be able to make improvements where necessary.