Financial Accountant

OVERALL SUMMARY

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you dont tick every box. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. Vacancies are available on a part-time job-share or full-time basis because we know the best person for the job isnt always available full-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis.

Join Close Brothers Treasury Finance Team where you willbe responsible for the management of the Treasury systems from a finance perspective and leading process improvements for the Treasury Finance team.

You will also be involved in the day to day financial control process for the treasury and securitisation structures (SPVs) testing and implementing of system improvements process automation and any ad hoc requests as and when required by the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

General

• Manage the Treasury system and take lead in validating system improvements from a finance perspective
• Develop reporting functionality in conjunction with system management
• Actively drive improvements (both processes and systems) for the team representing the team on relevant forums and committees
• Document key processes in a clear and concise way
• Own the statutory reporting quarterly regulatory reporting management information production and day to day finance control processes for the Treasury and securitisation structures

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE:

• Educated to degree level or qualified through experience.
• ACA CA ACCA CIMA qualified
• Excellent attention to detail
• Advanced excel skills competent at working with large volumes of data.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work to and effectively manage tight deadlines.
• Ability to proactively identify risks and drive resolutions forward.

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:

• Previous knowledge and experience of accounting requirements within the Financial Services sector or a strong desire to learn
• Experience of working with SAP (ECC and SA40)
• Previous experience of working with Treasury systems e.g. T24 / TMS

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs that require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format or any other adjustments are encouraged to email us at or request a call back.

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 and securities trading. We employ approximately 3000 people principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.

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Close Brothers is a UK specialist banking group providing lending and deposit taking. We employ approximately 3000 people principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Our specialist lending and deposit solutions include:

• Commercial: Offers specialist and predominantly secured lending principally to the SME market.
• Retail : Provides intermediated finance through motor dealers motor finance brokers and insurance brokers and savings products for individuals and corporates.
• Property: Offers residential development finance to established UK property developers funding for commercial properties and bridging and refurbishment loans.

At Close Brothers we are here to help people and businesses thrive over the long term.

Through our deep sector knowledge and expertise focus on delivering excellent and specialist service and strength of established relationships we support our customers through the cycle. Our values of deep expertise consistent service and long-term relationships embody our distinctive culture and customer-centric approach.

We also recognise our responsibility to help address the social economic and environmental challenges facing our businesses employees and customers now and into the future.