Finance Officer Banking Temporary

Your new companyA family-run, independent bank that operates across the UK, US, and Southeast Asia. It offers a wide range of financial services, including personal and corporate banking, wealth management, and investment services, and is known for its strong family-run heritage. Your new roleThe client is seeking a Finance Officer to join the team fully on site for a six-month contract, with the possibility of extension depending on business needs. Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing & submitting daily, weekly and monthly H.O. reports.
• Reporting on the daily LCR report.
• Checking daily reconciliations.
• Preparing invoice entries and entering supplier payments through the Faster payment system.
• Authorising daily T24 entries
• Preparing Quarterly VAT Returns for all branches and subsidiaries.
• Assisting with the CAR Report.
• Monthly and Quarterly BoE Reporting.
• To Provide Support to staff regarding daily operational work
• To reply to any ad-hoc queries received from other departments
• Assisting with invoices scanning
• Responsible for daily work of other staff during holidays

What you'll need to succeedThis role would be best suited to a candidate from a banking or financial services background, with proven experience in systems implementations and process improvements, who has had exposure to producing financial reports. The client is looking for:

• Strong academic record (GCSEs and A Levels)
• Part-Qualified Accountant
• Previous experience within banking (wider financial services will also be considered)
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role
• Strong excel skills
• Proven experience in systems implementation, process improvement, and reporting

What you'll get in return

• Competitive daily rate
• Long term contract with possibility of extension
• Exposure to senior level tasks, such as Bank of England reporting

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