Financial Accountant -FTC

Financial Accountant - 15 Month Contract - Banking

Location:

London (Hybrid Working)

We're partnered with an international commercial bank based in London who are looking to hire a Fully Qualified Financial Accountant with Financial Services background (preferably within the Banking sector) to join a dynamic finance team on an initial 15-month contract with potential for further extension and for the role to go permanent.

Accepted candidates must be immediately available (or on a short notice period), fully qualified, with experience working in Financial Services firm(s)

• Produce statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP and support external audits
• Deliver timely management reporting, financial insights, and analysis
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Manage tax reporting obligations (e.g. Corporation Tax, CRS/FATCA)
• Enhance financial processes and support system transformation initiatives
• Contribute to a strong compliance culture, including AML and financial crime controls

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Immediately available to start the contract or on a short notice period (max 2 weeks)
• Proven experience in financial services (banking preferred)
• Strong analytical mindset with advanced Excel skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to work across multiple teams
• Proactive, detail-focused, and driven to improve processes

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