Your newpany
My client is a small international bank, based in the heart of London, with branches around the world. The firm focusses on providing corporate,mercial, and retail banking services to a diverse client base. It has a strong reputation in the market, and is known for its relationship‑driven approach, regulatory rigour, and stable operations within financial markets.
Your new role
The client is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join them for 6 months (with the possibility to extend). Key responsibilities include:
1. Preparing & submitting daily, weekly and monthly Head Office reports.
2. Reporting on the daily LCR report
3. Performing daily reconciliations
4. Preparing invoice entries and entering supplier payments through the Faster payment system
5. Preparing Quarterly VAT Returns for all branches and subsidiaries
6. Monthly and Quarterly BoE Reporting
7. Assisting with other reports when needed
8. Providing support to staff regarding daily operational work
9. Replying to ad hoc queries received from other departments
10. Assisting with invoices scanning
What you'll need to succeed
11. Part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) and a strong academic track record
12. Experience in banking
13. Personable, with strongmunication skills for liaising with other departments
14. Attention to detail, with the ability to work under pressure
15. Adaptability to assist all areas of the finance team
What you'll get in return
16. Exposure to high level tasks
17. Strong possibility of extension