Financial Accountant - 15 Month Contract - Banking

Location: London (Hybrid Working)


We're partnered with an international commercial bank based in London who are looking to hire a Fully Qualified Financial Accountant with Financial Services background (preferably within the Banking sector) to join a dynamic finance team on an initial 15-month contract with potential for further extension and for the role to go permanent.

Accepted candidates must be immediately available (or on a short notice period), fully qualified, with experience working in Banking or Capital Markets (will accept fully qualified candidates straight from practice as long as they have audited banking clients)

What you'll do:

• Produce statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP and support external audits
• Deliver timely management reporting, financial insights, and analysis
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Manage tax reporting obligations (e.g. Corporation Tax, CRS/FATCA)
• Enhance financial processes and support system transformation initiatives
• Contribute to a strong compliance culture, including AML and financial crime controls

What we're looking for:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Immediately available to start the contract or on a short notice period (max 2 weeks).
• Proven experience in financial services (banking preferred)
• Strong analytical mindset with advanced Excel skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to work across multiple teams
• Proactive, detail-focused, and driven to improve processes

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