Assistant Finance Manager

Assistant Finance Manager / Senior Accountant - London based (hybrid, 3 days in the office) - International Bank - Salary up to £80k plus bonus and benefits An established interantional bank is looking for a qualified Assistant Finance Manager to join its small UK team in London. This is a great opportunity withing the financial services sector to join a company where future career progression is available. This is a senior level, hands-on role offering broad exposure across financial reporting, management accounts, reconciliations, and business support within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities • Leading junior members of the team whilst being hands on with daily accounting duties • Assisting with management accounts and financial reporting (Bank of England / Head office etc.) • Supporting month-end close and reconciliations • Monitoring financial performance and investigating variances • Preparing accruals, prepayments, and expense analysis • VAT returns • Budgeting • Supporting audit processes and regulatory reporting activities • Producing financial data and MI for senior stakeholders To be considered suitable for this role you will need the following skills/experience: • Understanding of regulated environments (banking/financial services etc.) • Experience within an SME/small team where indviduals are hands on would be preferred • Fully qualified accountant status (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) • Experience across reporting, month end and management accounting. • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail • Experience with financial systems including Sage