At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial reporting and budgeting for an international bank in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a leading international bank with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Highly competitive salary, bonuses, and flexible hybrid working arrangements.
- Other info: Exciting career growth opportunities in a vibrant Central London location.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while developing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Fluent in English, Mandarin preferred, with relevant finance or accounting qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Highly Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Depending on experience
Permanent - Hybrid
Location: Central London
Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day at home
Start ASAP
Report to: Deputy Head of Finance and Accounting
Who You'll Be Working for: An international bank
What You'll be Doing Each Day:
- Prepare the annual operating expense budget for the Bank and departmental operating expense budgets
- Prepare monthly operating expense analysis report and departmental cost allocation report
- Review expenses and receipts to ensure they are accurately recorded, properly allocated at departmental level and supported by adequate documents
- Prepare journal entries, set up amortisation schedules
- Prepare the minutes of Finance Committee meetings
- Maintain the fixed asset/software register and prepaid expense register, and reconcile them with GL on a monthly basis
- Identify and escalate invoices and payments discrepancies to Head and/or Deputy Head in order to ensure timely resolution
- Prepare operating expense and fixed assets reports as requested by the Parent Bank
- Prepare reports for Subsidiary/Branch required by parent bank and home country regulators
- Prepare quarterly VAT returns in compliance with HMRC requirements
- Participate in operating expense system enhancement
- Prepare information and reports in relation to audit requests from external and internal auditors
- Manage the company cards matters and bills and settlement
The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:
- Proficiency in English language (writing and speaking), Mandarin preferred
- A degree or equivalent qualification in Finance or Accounting
- Banking experience, preferably with operating expense journal posting roles over 2 years
- Ability to analyse and compile data to support the budgeting process and monitor the performance (Excel skills required)
- Manages operational risk by building strong processes and quality control routines
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Mandarin Speaking Banking Accountant in London employer: People First Recruitment
As a leading employer in the banking sector, we offer a dynamic work environment in London that fosters professional growth and development. Our hybrid working model promotes a healthy work-life balance, while our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that every employee feels valued and empowered. Join us as a Mandarin Speaking Vice President Accounting and take advantage of competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to lead a talented team in a supportive culture focused on continuous improvement.
