Finance Associate

Financial Reporting Associate London/Hybrid Contract to 31/08/26 Rate £217 PAYE per day Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition. My client is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, with an established presence across all consumer and corporate banking businesses. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, they offer a diverse range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit card, consumer finance and other services. They are looking for a Finance Reporting Associate to join the team on a contract to August 2026 with the potential to extend. You will be working Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm with the need for out of hours requirement during busy periods – normally around month end. This position is hybrid working being office based 3 days a week, flexibility required to mirror team members whilst learning the role.

Purpose of Job This role is to provide supporting function for finance reporting team covering both London and EU branches with financial (/managerial) accounting and regulatory reporting matters.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities London Assist in monthly closing tasks, including invoice payments and accruals/prepayments. Provide daily financial accounting support to front and non-front departments. Identify issues and provide solutions. Key interfaces with Front departments, OAD, F&C, and IT. Prepare and check internal and external reports. General ledger monitoring and maintenance under US GAAP. Support with month-end closing and EMEA/Tokyo reporting. Support general ledger processes across other locations. Assist auditors with financial statements and reporting. Implement controls and enhance financial statement accuracy. Support internal and external reporting under tight deadlines. Provide expertise and support to various bank departments. EU Financial support and control for thin branches in Prague, Amsterdam, Madrid, and Dublin. Ensure compliance with financial regulatory reporting requirements. Report financial information to headquarters and stakeholders. Review cashbooks and post journal entries. Maintain accrual schedules and fixed asset registers. Prepare and submit regulatory reports to central banks. Support audits and tax return preparation.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications Solid Accounting/ business knowledge including accruals and prepayment process and/or balance sheet reconciliation. Background of working within a large Financial Service organisation. Very good knowledge of Excel. Good knowledge of Power BI and Power Query. Reporting system IT and analytical experience. Strong communication skills Strong organisation skills Self-motivated and proactive individual Excellent analytical skills Able to work in flexible and respective manner according to the needs of the company. Ability to contribute to small team of subject experts. Ability to handle pressure of reporting with tight deadlines. Candidates must show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you.