Financial Accountant

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* Job Title:

**** Financial Accounting Associate
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* Location:

**** Nottingham - Hybrid
**** Working Pattern:
**** 3 days in-office (Tuesday-Thursday) and 2 days remote.
**** Our Mission
**** We’re on a mission to be a force for good in lending. Throughout our almost 30-year history, we’ve consistently been recognised as a great place to work; in 2026, Capital One was officially ranked 9th in the UK’s Best Workplaces TM list. Hear from our team about what it’s like working at Capital One UK.
**** About the Role
**** This diverse role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in both US GAAP and IFRS reporting. The role covers regular routine reporting as well as one off assignments and we’re looking for a dynamic self-motivated individual who wants to broaden their skill set and advance their qualifications in Finance. You’ll partner closely with a range of stakeholders including UK Finance, US Finance and the wider business.

You’ll independently manage your own processes as well as getting involved in exciting new project work, all within a supportive and collaborative team who share opportunities and workload. We are looking for a critical thinker with strong numerical skills, the ability to get up to speed quickly and who’s comfortable challenging the status quo. In return we’ll provide you with a wealth of opportunities to progress your career in Finance and support you to study for your Finance qualifications.

**** What you’ll do
***** Preparation of financial reporting and reconciliations
* Partnering on business wide project work and providing accounting support and analysis
* Support with month end close including journal entries, both US GAAP and IFRS
* Participate in risk management activities including documentation of procedures and control activities
**** The skills and experience you need
***** Drive to develop and progress within a finance career including studying for their finance qualification (ACCA, ACA or CIMA)
* Proven numerical, analytical and problem solving skills, either through a relevant degree or experience working in an Accounting or Audit team
* Comfortable with new technology, using multiple systems and upskilling in Tech
* Strong organisational skills, high attention to detail, and the initiative to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
* A team player who can work independently or collaboratively to build strong relationships across the department, including with offshore teams
* A willingness to embrace AI to unlock efficiencies through process improvement
**** Where and how you'll work
**** This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham office. We embrace a hybrid approach to work. You'll spend three days a week in the office (Tuesday-Thursday), with Monday and Friday being dedicated work-from-home days.

Our offices are designed to inspire and support you. At our Nottingham head office, you'll find an on-site gym, restaurant and dedicated Learning Loft.
**** What’s in it for you
**** We invest in the growth of our people alongside our business. You will have extensive opportunities to learn and develop your career, including access to up to £5,000 in funding for external  addition to career development, our comprehensive benefits package is designed to grow with you, ensuring your wellbeing is prioritised at every stage of your career:
* Wealth & Future:
Competitive pension and performance-based bonus schemes
* Holidays:
Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure. Need more? You have the option to buy 5 additional days.
* Health:
Access premium care through our private medical insurance.
* Family Support:
We champion your milestones with enhanced parental leave.

A full list of our benefits is available here.
**** What you…