Assistant Finance Manager

Description:

We’re partnering with a fast-growing, forward-thinking bank in London looking for an ambitious Assistant Finance Manager to join their Financial Control team. This is a standout opportunity for a qualified accountant who wants real ownership, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the chance to shape processes in a dynamic environment.

💡 Why This Role Stands Out

🔥 High impact – your work underpins all financial reporting and decision-making

📈 Career acceleration – clear pathway towards Finance Manager / Financial Controller

🧠 Challenging & varied – from reconciliations to projects and system improvements

🤝 Senior exposure – work closely with Head of Financial Control and Group Finance

⚙️ Transformation-focused – be part of process improvement and system upgrades

🎯 What You’ll Be Doing

Take ownership of general ledger integrity – ensuring accuracy across all accounts

Lead reconciliations and proactively investigate and resolve issues

Deliver monthly MI reporting to Group with insightful analysis

Manage accruals, prepayments, and journals with precision

Support tax reporting (VAT, Corporate Tax, employment taxes)

Strengthen and evolve financial controls and processes

Play a key role in statutory accounts and audit delivery

Partner across teams (Treasury, Operations, Group Finance)

Get involved in exciting projects – new products, systems, and process enhancements

Review and support junior team members, helping elevate team performance

🧠 What We’re Looking For

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Strong experience in financial control, reconciliations, and reporting

Background in banking or financial services (highly desirable)

Advanced Excel skills and systems confidence

Naturally detail-oriented, with a problem-solving mindset

Confident communicator who can work with stakeholders across the business

Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment