Canary Wharf, London | 3 days per week onsite
About the Role
We’re looking for a Finance Assistant to join a well-established international financial services organisation within its Finance & Operations function.
This is a hands-on accounting control and reporting role, ideal for someone with banking experience and a strong understanding of reconciliations, General Ledger accounting and financial controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform General Ledger and inventory reconciliations
- Monitor and investigate Nostro and suspense accounts
- Follow up on unidentified and legacy customer balances
- Review previous-day P&L and suspense accounting entries
- Investigate failed accounting entries and unmatched transactions
- Monitor FX positions and movements
- Support intrabranch deal netting and loan-sale activity
- Support month-end accounting, accruals and adjustments
- Assist with management information and financial reporting
- Support financial statement and operational risk reporting
- Liaise with internal and external auditors and maintain audit trails
What We’re Looking For
- Previous banking experience – MUST HAVE
- 1–3 years' experience in financial control, reconciliations, GL accounting or a similar finance function
- Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and General Ledger accounting
- Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and Pivot Tables
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- ACCA qualified or part-qualified
- Experience with Nostro, suspense and control accounts
- Understanding of FX accounting/foreign currency positions
- Spanish-speaking – highly desirable, but not essential
If you have a banking background and are either ACCA qualified or studying towards ACCA, we'd be very interested in hearing from you.
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Finance Assistant employer: Russell Tobin
As a Senior Kotlin Engineer at our client, you will join a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Located in a vibrant area, the company offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare coverage, retirement savings plans, and unique perks like pet insurance and legal support, ensuring a rewarding work-life balance. With a commitment to equal opportunity and fair chance employment, this is an excellent place for talented individuals seeking meaningful and impactful careers.
