Support Senior Finance Managers in delivering a high-quality finance service to the Group
Perform robust product accounting activities to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Group's general ledger and financial and regulatory reporting
Prepare, post and review daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual journal entries for core products including Retail Finance, Commercial Finance and Real Estate Finance
Ensure timely and accurate month-end close, including P&L and Balance Sheet reporting, in line with internal and external reporting deadlines
Perform balance sheet reconciliations using Group certification software (Blackline), ensuring compliance with agreed timetables
Investigate and resolve reconciliation issues, collaborating with relevant business, finance and functional stakeholders
Produce regular and ad-hoc financial analysis to provide deeper insights into core ledger data
Support the preparation of interim and annual financial statements, including responding to auditor queries in line with agreed plans
Build and maintain effective working relationships across Finance and wider business teams within the Group
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including process enhancements, automation and project support
Ensure all accounting processes are fully documented and reviewed annually, or when changes occur

Part qualified ACCA / ACA / CIMA - Desirable
Experience of operating in Financial Control environment
Ability to carry out intermediate to complex reconciliations.
Proven communication and relationship building skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel & Word and experience using finance systems e.g., General Ledger.
Good problem solving and judgement.
Proactive in contributing to continuous improvements in the business area and the wider Finance Function.
Financial Services Experience preferred.

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, but we can't achieve our customer focused strategy without the right people in our team.

A competitive salary and benefits package including discretionary bonus
Matched pension contributions
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off, on us!
A wellbeing hour to spend doing whatever makes you happy
A wide range of flexible benefits from Cycle2Work to private healthcare
Life assurance
Paid volunteering days and matched charity fundraising
A collaborative and flexible working environment.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
A chance to make a real impact in a regulated, purpose-driven organisation.

2 contract Accountancy jobs in Wednesbury, Sandwell