Finance Officer – Banking

We are seeking a commercially minded and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join the Finance team of a growing mid-sized bank in London. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day financial operations of the bank, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls, and compliance with applicable UK banking and regulatory requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to develop their career within a regulated financial services environment and gain broad exposure across management accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, controls, and regulatory finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, journals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Perform bank, balance sheet, intercompany, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of management accounts, financial reports, and variance analysis.
• Monitor income, expenditure, accruals, prepayments, and other financial transactions.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Support the Finance team with regulatory and statutory reporting requirements.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and evidence for internal and external audit purposes.
• Assist with maintaining effective financial controls and identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Work closely with colleagues across Finance, Risk, Compliance, Operations, and other business functions.
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve accounting and reporting issues promptly.
• Contribute to finance projects, systems improvements, and process automation initiatives.
• Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with the bank’s policies, procedures, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role, preferably within banking, financial services, or another regulated environment.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgement.

Desirable

• Part-qualified or studying towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience with financial systems or ERP platforms.
• Familiarity with UK banking regulation and regulatory reporting.
• Experience with management accounting, financial reporting, or audit.
• Experience working in a regulated financial institution.
• What We Offer
• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Pension and comprehensive employee benefits.
• Professional development and support for relevant qualifications.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and a broad range of banking activities.
• A collaborative and professional working environment in central London.
• Opportunities for career progression within the Finance function and wider bank.