20 Financial Reports jobs in London

Your new company
Established organisation, with strong retention rates are looking to appoint a technically astute accountant with prior experience of accounting or auditing international subsidiaries within a matrix environment.

Your new role
This is a pivotal role within a high-performing finance team, responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with IFRS for a portfolio based within the EMEA region. The successful candidate will play a key role in the preparation of statutory accounts preparation, tax accounting, production of periodic reports, and supporting audit processes, while also contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across financial controls and systems. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to international operations and complex reporting structures within a fast-paced, matrix environment.

What you'll need to succeed
We welcome applications from qualified accountants or those soon to qualify with solid experience in IFRS reporting experience, ideally gained within a multinational (at divisional level) or group finance setting. Alternatively, this role is well-suited to individuals exiting a leading chartered accountancy firm, looking to make their first move into industry. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across the business are essential.
What you'll get in return
An autonomous role within a professional employer which offers an excellent benefits package and annual bonus on top of the salary.

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About Allica Bank

Recently named by The Times newspaper as one of the UK’s Top 20 financial technology (Fintech) companies, Allica is a new bank for established small & medium sized enterprise (SME) customers. We have just closed a £100m Series C fundraise led by leading global investor TCV.

Established SMEs are one of the last underserved opportunities in UK fintech. They are the backbone of local communities - representing over a quarter of our economy - yet have been largely neglected both by traditional high street banks and modern fintech providers. We’re here to change that. We’ve already established a clear competitive advantage, and that should only increase as we scale.

Finally, we really care about attracting the best people. It’s amazing what a small team of committed and talented people can do, if not weighed down by poor culture, leadership and processes. We’re building something important and impactful at Allica and we’re always looking for exceptional people to join the mission. Could that be you!

Department Description

The Finance & Treasury function covers a broad spectrum of financial responsibilities for the Bank. Under the leadership of the CFO and the finance department heads, the team is responsible for equity raising and investor relations; treasury and liquidity management; prudential risk and regulatory reporting; financial reporting and accounting, financial planning, and tax management activities.

Role Description

We are looking for a Financial Reporting Accountant to join our Financial Control team at an exciting phase of our growth journey. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead across a number of areas of our close and reporting processes, own the review and challenge of certain key accounting assessments & judgments, support the maturity and automation of our controls, test the accounting impact of new product initiatives, as well as many other tasks.

Principal Accountabilities

• Responsibility for the accounting of all treasury instruments, including but not limited to hedge accounting, collaterals, bonds and gilts.
• Review of the management information prepared by Treasury, including the challenge and verification of their key models including IRRBB and liquidity metrics.
• Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements (including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow and supporting files.
• Provide oversight over the Bank’s external financial reporting requirements, including any investor reporting.
• Performance of variance analysis, reviewing variances against prior period actuals and forecasts and preparing summary commentary for management.
• Review of key accounting areas such as ECL/IFRS 9 assumptions, capitalised development costs and EIR.
• Working with the Finance Transformation team to support new product initiatives, including any accounting considerations.
• Assessing the impact of corporate development activity to our financial statements.
• Support the year-end audit process, working closely with the Bank’s external auditors.
• Identify improvements in internal controls, as well as working with the Finance Transformation team to automate processes.
• Assist with ad-hoc duties as needed.

Personal Attributes & Experience

• Qualified ACA/ACCA or equivalent, ideally gained within a Big 4/Top 10 accountancy firm.
• Experience of working in the Banking/FinTech/Financial Services industry, either in audit or in industry.
• A genuine passion for FinTech and wants to contribute to the growth of Allica at an exciting phase of our journey.
• Have strong analytical skillset, including the utilisation of data and reporting tools
• Have the ability to work autonomously and be initiative-taking as required whilst working well within a team
• Be able to solve complex problems
• Strong influencing and people skills
• Strong skills in MS Office, especially Excel.

Don’t tick every box?

Don’t worry if you don’t have all the skills or requirements listed on the job description. If you think you’ll be a good fit, we’d still love to hear from you!

Flexible working

We know the ‘9-to-5’ isn’t right for everyone. That’s why Allica Bank is fully committed to flexible and hybrid working. Please let us know what is best for you and, if we can, we will do our best to accommodate.

Diversity

We’re a diverse bunch here at Allica, with all kinds of experiences, backgrounds and lifestyles. Our openness and differences make us stronger, and we want everybody to feel comfortable bringing as much of themselves to work with them as they like.

Working at Allica Bank

At Allica Bank we want to ensure our employees have the right tools and environment in which to succeed in their role and in support of our customers.

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, so our benefits are designed with you in mind;

• Full onboarding support and continued development opportunities
• Options for flexible working
• Regular social activities
• 25 days holiday
• Pension contributions
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private health cover (with the option to add family members)
• Life assurance
• Critical illness cover
• Family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

• Preparing accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS/GAAP.
• Conducting detailed variance analysis and investigating discrepancies.
• Assisting with the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Managing the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant accounting regulations and tax laws.
• Liaising with external auditors during the annual audit process.
• Developing and implementing improvements to accounting processes and internal controls.
• Maintaining the general ledger and ensuring its accuracy.
• Providing financial insights and recommendations to management.
• Mentoring and providing guidance to junior accounting staff remotely.

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
• Manage and oversee the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all financial transactions.
• Perform detailed financial analysis, including variance analysis and trend identification.
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Reconcile bank statements, balance sheet accounts, and intercompany transactions.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory accounting requirements.
• Assist with internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Develop and implement improvements to accounting processes and internal controls.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in accounting regulations and best practices.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with a strong background in financial accounting and reporting.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within financial services or a related industry.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to collaborate effectively in a remote team.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Experience with tax regulations and filings is a plus.

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP) and relevant regulations.
• Perform detailed financial analysis, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and manage the general ledger.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Develop and maintain financial models and reports.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in financial reporting.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial support and insights.

• Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in financial reporting and accounting roles.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.

Financial Reporting Accountant Fluent Chinese (Mandarin)

City of London / Hybrid

Permanent

Up to £60k + bonus

Are you interested in working for a company where you can achieve professional growth? My client needs a part qualified accountant with some financial services reporting experience. They are happy to train the right candidate.

We are working with a financial services company based in Centra.

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