Group Financial Reporting and Technical Accountant (6 month FTC)

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't 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 isn't always available full-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis. Join the Close Brothers Finance Team where you will support the Head of External Reporting and Accounting Policy and Senior Technical Accounting Manager in the group's external reporting including the annual and interim reports and Finrep, provision of technical accounting advice and implementation of accounting and regulatory changes. Working as part of the Finance team our ideal team member will have previous experience in providing end to end support on the audit process, assisting in managing the audit relationship and responding to audit requests and challenges with excellent writing and reporting skills.,

• Preparation of the group financial statements at year end and half year in Workiva
• Ownership of the quarterly Finrep reporting process, including monitoring and imparting changes in PRA requirements, managing the group timetable, consolidating divisional returns and submission to the PRA
• Assist with technical deep dives to maintain high quality reporting across the group
• Provide accounting advice and training to divisional finance teams
• Manage inter departmental collaboration and encourage teamwork
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external advisors
• Ensure that all Governance and Compliance requirements are adhered to and all reporting and reviewing activities required by the regulatory bodies are carried out to the standards required
  
  ACA qualifications or equivalent
• Experience of financial reporting and technical accounting
IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU:
• Strong audit and / or technical accounting background in financial services
• Strong knowledge of a broad range of IFRS standards, particularly IFRS 9
  
  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 3,000 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., Close Brothers is a UK specialist banking group providing lending and deposit taking. We employ approximately 3,000 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.

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