Why Join Us?
* A competitive salary and benefits package including discretionary bonus
* Matched pension contributions
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off, on us!
* A wellbeing hour to spend doing whatever makes you happy
* A wide range of flexible benefits from Cycle2Work to private healthcare
* Life assurance
* Paid volunteering days and matched charity fundraising
* A collaborative and flexible working environment.
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
* A chance to make a real impact in a regulated, purpose-driven organisation.
What you’ll be doing
* Support Senior Finance Managers in delivering a high-quality finance service to the Group
* Perform robust product accounting activities to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Group's general ledger and financial and regulatory reporting
* Prepare, post and review daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual journal entries for core products including Retail Finance, Commercial Finance and Real Estate Finance
* Ensure timely and accurate month-end close, including P&L and Balance Sheet reporting, in line with internal and external reporting deadlines
* Perform balance sheet reconciliations using Group certification software (Blackline), ensuring compliance with agreed timetables
* Investigate and resolve reconciliation issues, collaborating with relevant business, finance and functional stakeholders
* Produce regular and ad-hoc financial analysis to provide deeper insights into core ledger data
* Support the preparation of interim and annual financial statements, including responding to auditor queries in line with agreed plans
* Build and maintain effective working relationships across Finance and wider business teams within the Group
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including process enhancements, automation and project support
* Ensure all accounting processes are fully documented and reviewed annually, or when changes occur
What we’re looking for
* Part qualified ACCA / ACA / CIMA - Desirable
* Experience of operating in Financial Control environment
* Ability to carry out intermediate to complex reconciliations.
* Proven communication and relationship building skills.
* Proficient with Microsoft Excel & Word and experience using finance systems e.g., General Ledger.
* Good problem solving and judgement.
* Proactive in contributing to continuous improvements in the business area and the wider Finance Function.
* Financial Services Experience preferred.
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