Permanent
Banking
Accounting & Finance
£50,000 - £55,000
London
City
PH556478
26.05.2026

Description

🚀 Financial Accountant | London | Banking & Fintech

📍 London-based / Hybrid

Up to £55,000 + bonus + benifits

We’re looking for a curious, data-driven and ambitious Financial Accountant / Junior Financial Accountant to join an expanding UK Finance team in London.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a UK-licensed bank operating at the intersection of banking, fintech and embedded finance, while continuing to expand its retail and SME banking offering across the UK.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, working with data and improving processes in a fast-paced regulated environment.

🔹 What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting month-end and year-end close processes

• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining financial controls

• Assisting with statutory reporting and financial analysis

• Supporting AP, AR, expenses and finance operations

• Working with large data sets and financial systems

• Identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement

• Leveraging AI tools such as ChatGPT or Copilot to improve finance workflows and reporting quality

🔹 What we’re looking for:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Maths, Data Analytics or similar

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA Part qualified - newly qualified

• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals

• Advanced Excel and strong systems aptitude

• Interest in automation, AI tools and modern finance technology

• High attention to detail and strong ownership mindset

• Excellent communication skills

🔹 Why join?

• Exposure across the full finance lifecycle

• Opportunity to work in a modern, technology-driven banking environment

• Collaborative and high-performing culture

• Real ownership and career development opportunities

• Fast-growing business with ambitious expansion plans