Financial Reporting Manager (London Area)

Client Profile: International Bank based in Central London. Looking for an experience finance professional to join their team to take ownership of the financial reporting duties. Line management of one report and a direct channel into HoF & CFO. Key Focus Areas: Financial Reporting: Prepare and oversee the preparation of financial reports (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements) ensuring compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS. Financial Analysis: Perform timely financial analysis to explain variances, trends, and key metrics to aid management decision-making. Tax and VAT Compliance: Oversee the preparation of tax returns, quarterly tax payments, VAT returns, and the yearly BBSI return. Audit Support and Financial Statements: Prepare disclosure notes for the annual financial statements and collaborate with external auditors to complete the audit. Internal Controls: Establish and maintain internal controls over financial reporting to ensure data accuracy and reliability. Staff Supervision: Supervise and guide the Assistant Manager, Finance, including reviewing their tasks and providing professional development support. Regulatory Reporting: Assist with the completion of regulatory returns (e.g., FINREP) and other relevant reports. Process and Control Improvements: Identify and implement improvements to financial reporting processes and internal controls. Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial reporting laws, regulations, and data integrity in core systems. Holiday and Ad-hoc Cover: Provide cover for key roles (Chief Accountant, Manager, Group Reporting) and assist with ad-hoc requests. Experience/Background Qualified accountant (no preference) Good experience and has potentially Banking experience required (ideally you will have current experience but track record also of interest) Experience in preparation of financial accounts (including knowledge of FRS 102 and where possible IFRS 9) Experience in preparation of corporation tax and VAT matters. Regulatory reporting experience and knowledge of FINREP is highly desirable Team management for 1 direct report – prior experience useful but not essential