Management Accountant (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract) - Banking

• Location: Central London (Hybrid Working)
• Contract: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract

A specialist banking institution with a strong presence in the UK lending and treasury markets is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join its finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

The bank specialises in Buy-to-Let lending, residential mortgages, and treasury services, providing innovative financial solutions to customers across the UK. This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing finance function during a busy period of growth and change.

Accepted Candidates must be a Fully Qualified Accountant and immediately available to start the contract or on a short notice period (max 2 weeks). You must also have relevant experience within the banking sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ownership and delivery of the month-end close process
• Preparation and analysis of monthly Profit & Loss (P&L) reports
• Production of financial forecasts and variance anaysis
• Balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations
• Preparation of management accounts and supporting schedules
• Investigation and resolution of accounting discrepancies
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Assist with regulatory and financial reporting requirements
• Partner with stakeholders across Finance and the wider business to provide financial insight and analysis
• Support process improvement initiatives within the finance function

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Immediately available to start employment or on a short notice period.
• Previous experience in a Management Accountant role within banking.
• Strong understanding of month-end accounting processes and financial reporting
• Proven experience preparing P&L reports, forecasts, and reconciliations
• Advanced Excel skills.

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