At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial reporting and control activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Company: Join Gatehouse Bank, a modern UK challenger bank with strong ethical values.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, and a flexible hybrid working policy.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities in a dynamic and inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while working with a supportive and innovative team.
- Qualifications: Detail-oriented with proficiency in Excel and knowledge of financial systems.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
Founded in 2007, Gatehouse Bank is a UK challenger bank built on Shariah principles. With offices in London, Milton Keynes, Birmingham and Wilmslow, we provide ethical savings products and residential property finance, as well as expertise in UK real estate investment. We’re proud to combine strong values with a modern, customer-first approach.
The role involves working closely with the Finance Manager, the Financial and Regulatory Reporting Manager, and the wider finance team. You will own and lead the delivery of financial control and reporting activities, with a focus on month-end reporting processes – applying specialist knowledge, judgement and compliance.
What you'll be doing:
- Own the preparation, review, and posting of accurate month-end journals.
- Lead on RPF-related activities, including reconciliations between UFSS and iMAL, making informed judgements on variances, and using your initiative to analyse movements within UFSS.
- Oversee RPF reporting for SPV02 and SPV03 books, ensuring stakeholders have clear visibility of cash movements across loan portfolios.
- Support and enhance daily financial reporting to ensure outputs are accurate, insightful, and support effective decision-making.
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and maintain the integrity of financial data across systems.
What we're looking for:
- High attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when working with financial data, reconciliations and reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Analytical approach, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and provide clear explanations.
- Some knowledge of financial ledger systems (e.g. iMAL or similar), with the ability to navigate and extract relevant financial data.
- An understanding of financial control processes, including balance sheet reconciliations, journal posting, and P&L analysis.
Please note - the position is office based with a Hybrid Working policy with flexibility to work from home up to 3 days a week.
What you'll get in return:
- 25 days holiday entitlement increasing with service.
- Pension plan.
- Private medical insurance.
- Income protection.
- Life assurance.
- Employee referral bonus.
Gatehouse Bank is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Finance Analyst employer: Gatehouse Bank Plc
Gatehouse Bank plc is an exceptional employer that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where your expertise in Shariah-compliant finance can truly shine. With a focus on employee growth and development, you will have access to unique opportunities across Europe, MENA, and SE Asia, all while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that is committed to excellence and making a meaningful impact in the financial sector.
