- Support preparation of monthly management accounts, to include closing down the lending system (on rotation), together with full and half year statutory accounts
- Assist with regulatory reporting including challenging assumptions and verifying data sources
- Preparation of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations
- Contribute to tight financial control over the Balance Sheet and mitigate P&L risks
- Ensure that all Governance and Compliance requirements are adhered to and all reporting and reviewing activities required by the Regulatory Bodies are carried out to the standards required.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Previous accounting experience either in practice or industry
- Ambitious with a drive to improve and progress within a supportive organisation / team
- Ability to link business activities to Financial Control
- Knowledge or experience of working within Financial Services
- SAP knowledge
Financial Accountant - Doncaster, United Kingdom - Close Brothers Group
Description
OVERALL SUMMARY
At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life.
Working within the Motor Finance division of Close Brothers, this role has a broad remit across financial control, accounting and reporting activities.
The role holder will support the Financial Controller, working closely with the rest of the team to prepare monthly management accounts, compile regulatory reports, coordinate loan funding and deliver full and half year end statutory obligations, as well as undertaking reconciliations and other checks to ensure a strong control environment is maintained.
The successful candidate will join at an exciting time as we a three year transformation programme which will continue to provide considerable growth opportunities, ensuring that we are well positioned at the point a consumer chooses finance to purchase a vehicle.
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ABOUT US
For roles offering hybrid working: At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.
Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking, wealth management services and securities trading. At Close Brothers we provide financial support and advice to small businesses and individuals in the UK. Our purpose is to help the people and businesses of Britain thrive over the long term.