Financial Accountant in London

Financial Accountant Close Brothers Group•London, UK

OVERALL SUMMARYAt Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don\’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life.

Join the Close Brothers Finance Team where you will be responsible for the management of the Treasury systems from a finance perspective, and leading process improvements for the Treasury Finance team. Working as part of the Finance team our ideal team member will have previous experience in validating system improvements from a finance perspective with excellent stakeholder management skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop reporting functionality in conjunction with system management

Actively drive improvements (both processes and systems) for the team, representing the team on relevant forums and committees

Document key processes in a clear and concise way

Own the statutory reporting, quarterly regulatory reporting, management information production and day to day finance control processes for the Treasury and securitisation structures

Provide oversight and analysis on projects that impact Treasury

Liaise with external auditors as and when needed

Provide cover to the Treasury finance team as needed

Facilitate/participate in knowledge sharing across the team

Engage with and effectively manage key stakeholders, ensuring they are engaged with the Treasury finance team

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE:

Excellent attention to detail

Advanced excel skills, competent at working with large volumes of data.

An Ability to work to and effectively manage tight deadlines.

The ability to proactively identify risks and drive resolutions forward.

Experience collaborating with others across functional lines and multiple locations.

Interest in and a demonstrable ability of improving processes.

Good technical knowledge and a strong interest in understanding commercial operations and the key drivers of value within the business.

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:

Previous knowledge and experience of accounting requirements within the Financial Services sector, or a strong desire to learn if no demonstrable experience.

Experience of working with SAP (ECC and SA40)

Previous experience of working with Treasury systems, e.g. T24 / TMS

We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at or request a call back.

ABOUT USAt Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.

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