Financial Accountant

1 month ago

London, United Kingdom Kensington Mortgages Full time
Job Description

When we started Kensington we were the first specialist lender to offer mortgages to people the high street turned down. Over 25 years later, we're the UK's leading specialist mortgage lender still blazing a trail offering people the chance to get a mortgage. Where high street lenders see black and white, we've always used our expertise and manual underwriting capability to see the shades in between. In a market where changing lifestyles mean more people are falling outside the traditional mortgage criteria, it's an approach that can make a real difference to people who want to own a property.

It's what we call the Kensington Difference.

Kensington Mortgage Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Barclays Bank UK PLC from 1 March 2023, and the principal activity of the Company is the origination and servicing of mortgage assets. The Company is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority for regulated activities.

Overall Purpose of Job

To manage the process of preparation of statutory accounts and audit for a number of entities, predominantly Residential Mortgage Backed Securitisations (RMBS). The role will report directly to Head of Finance Operations and involve active management of stakeholders including the statutory accounts outsource providers and external auditors.

THIS ROLE IS A 12 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT, WITH 1 DAY A WEEK IN CANARY WHARF, LONDON

Key Accountabilities

  • Review and update where necessary the statutory accounts for all entities in line with IFRS, FRS 101 or 102 as required.
  • Agree templates for each type of statutory accounts with the external outsource providers and the external auditors
  • Actively manage internal and external stakeholders who provide disclosure information for the relevant statutory accounts
  • Provide financial and non-financial information to the outsource providers in the prescribed format and by specified deadlines
  • Resolve queries with external auditors relating to the statutory accounts on a timely basis
  • Review outsource providers preparation of statutory accounts for quality control purposes and feedback changes for discussion and amendment where necessary
  • Collate documents for signing of the accounts including, but not limited to
  • Engagement Letter
  • Directors' Remuneration certificates
  • Management Representation letter
  • Going Concern
  • Subsequent events confirmation
  • Board Minutes
  • Manage relationship with Directors (internal and external) and Company Secretarial department to provide the above information where necessary.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills

  • Qualified accountant or qualified by experience
  • Experience of preparation of statutory accounts under IFRS, FRS 101, FRS 102
  • Intermediate Excel skills
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Knowledge of RMBS would be preferential
  • Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
  • Flexible outlook, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Articulate with good communication skills
  • Able to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
  • Able to work under pressure

Our employees are critical to our success. We work hard to ensure that Kensington Mortgages is a great place to work. We recognise the difference it makes to our business when people challenge themselves and take advantage of the development opportunities available so we try and support everyone however we can.

We also recognise the fact that people seek work life balance and continuously develop our benefits offering to create an inclusive and supportive culture where differences that exist between us all are recognised, understood and valued.

If you want to make a Difference, apply now.

12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Location -Hybrid 1 x Day a week in London

  • Financial Accountant

    7 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Arthur Financial Full time

    Financial Accountant | 3-month Contract | £400-£500 per day | London/Hybrid Arthur Financial have partnered with a specialist insurance broker to support with their search for an experienced Financial Accountant. This person will lead a chart of accounts refresh and subsequent mapping exercise for the group's London ledger and overseas offices. This...

  • Financial Accountant

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Arthur Financial Full time

    Financial Accountant | 3-month Contract | £400-£500 per day | London/Hybrid Arthur Financial have partnered with a specialist insurance broker to support with their search for an experienced Financial Accountant. This person will lead a chart of accounts refresh and subsequent mapping exercise for the group's London ledger and overseas offices....

  • Financial Accountant

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Arthur Financial Full time

    Financial Accountant | 3-month Contract | £400-£500 per day | London/Hybrid Arthur Financial have partnered with a specialist insurance broker to support with their search for an experienced Financial Accountant. This person will lead a chart of accounts refresh and subsequent mapping exercise for the group's London ledger and overseas offices. This role...

  • Financial Accountant

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Partner Financial Full time

    **Financial Accountant** **FinTech** **Up to £60,000 + benefits** Partner Financial are working with an international, PE backed FinTech company based in Central London. Operating across 70 countries with 3 million customers this vibrant, entrepreneurial firm is striving to solidify itself as the market leader, with extensiveinvestment across global...

  • Financial Accountant

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Partner Financial Full time

    **Financial Accountant** **Business Services** **Up to £65,000** **Central London** Partner Financial are working in collaboration with a leader in the services sector. Based in Central London, this is a dynamic business with a firmly embedded, positive working culture. This global specialist is both multi-site and fast paced, firmly focusedon delivering...

  • Financial Accountant

    1 week ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Partner Financial Full time

    Financial AccountantConstructionPermanentUp to £65,000 + BenefitsCentral LondonPartner Financial are working with a Private Equity backed company with operations globally. The organisation has revenue in the £Billions and has seen recent growth accomplished through exceptional project delivery. A leader in the sector, the company isdriven by its ambitions...

  • Financial Accountant

    7 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Partner Financial Full time

    Financial AccountantBusiness ServicesUp to £65,000Central LondonPartner Financial are working in collaboration with a leader in the services sector. Based in Central London, this is a dynamic business with a firmly embedded, positive working culture. This global specialist is both multi-site and fast paced, firmly focusedon delivering robust and future...

  • Group Financial Accountant

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Partner Financial Full time

    **Group Financial Accountant** **Construction** **Permanent** **Up to £70,000** **Central London** Partner Financial are working in collaboration with a leader in the services sector. Based in Central London, this is a dynamic business with a firmly embedded, positive working culture. This global specialist is both multi-site and fast paced, firmly...

  • Group Financial Accountant

    7 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Partner Financial Full time

    Group Financial AccountantConstructionPermanentUp to £70,000Central LondonPartner Financial are working with an International, Private Equity backed business with operations throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States. Recent growth has seen the organisation achieve record annual revenue in the £billions, a feat achieved throughexceptional project...

  • Financial Accountant

    2 months ago

    London, United Kingdom Vitae Financial Recruitment Limited Full time

    Financial Accountant - London (2 Days in the office) - £50,000 + Benefits Our client, a large housing association based in the London area, are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant with a housing association background. The positions will play the key part in providing all of the statutory and regulatory reporting well asmanaging a team of 3. The...

  • Financial Accountant

    2 months ago

    London, United Kingdom Financial Staffing Solutions Full time

    This niche international pharmaceutical firm seeks a Qualified Accountant to support the UK executive team and manage a small finance team. Based in Central London, duties will include: Prepare the company’s monthly management accounts in accordance with the Group’s accounting time-lines Prepare the company’s revisions to "in-year" forecasts ...

  • Financial Accountant

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Financial Staffing Solutions Full time

    This niche international pharmaceutical firm seeks a Qualified Accountant to support the UK executive team and manage a small finance team. Based in Central London, duties will include: Prepare the company’s monthly management accounts in accordance with the Group’s accounting time-lines Prepare the company’s revisions to "in-year" forecasts ...

  • Financial Accountant

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Financial Staffing Solutions Full time

    This niche international pharmaceutical firm seeks a Qualified Accountant to support the UK executive team and manage a small finance team. Based in Central London, duties will include: Prepare the company’s monthly management accounts in accordance with the Group’s accounting time-lines Prepare the company’s revisions to "in-year" forecasts ...

  • Financial Accountant

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Financial Staffing Solutions Full time

    This niche international pharmaceutical firm seeks a Qualified Accountant to support the UK executive team and manage a small finance team. Based in Central London, duties will include: Prepare the company’s monthly management accounts in accordance with the Group’s accounting time-lines Prepare the company’s revisions to "in-year" forecasts ...

  • Financial Accountant

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Financial Staffing Solutions Full time

    This niche international pharmaceutical firm seeks a Qualified Accountant to support the UK executive team and manage a small finance team. Based in Central London, duties will include: Prepare the company’s monthly management accounts in accordance with the Group’s accounting time-lines Prepare the company’s revisions to "in-year" forecasts ...

  • Commercial Accountant

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Bruin Financial Full time

    37956 PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT CANARY WHARF GREATER LONDON Location Canary Wharf, Greater London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom We are currently working on behalf of a global asset manager who is looking to hire a Financial Accountant in their London Office, specifically within their property finance division. They manage assets across both traditional and...

  • Commercial Accountant

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Bruin Financial Full time

    37956 PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT CANARY WHARF GREATER LONDON Location Canary Wharf, Greater London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom We are currently working on behalf of a global asset manager who is looking to hire a Financial Accountant in their London Office, specifically within their property finance division. They manage assets across both traditional and...

  • Financial Accountant

    7 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Adele Carr Financial Recruitment Limited Full time

    Outstanding opportunity for an ACA/ACCA qualified practice-trained Accountant to join a thriving business as Group Accountant with a planned move towards Financial Controller within months. The business has enjoyed continuous growth, This business has a proud history and has enjoyed consistent growth, strong EBITDA margin and continues to grow through...

  • Transformation Project Accountant

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Arthur Financial Full time

    Lloyds & Solvency II Reporting Accountant | 6 months | £650-£750 p/d umbrella | London/Hybrid Arthur Financial have partnered with a leading insurance and reinsurance group to support with their search for an experienced Lloyd's & Solvency II Reporting Accountant. The role will be based in London (Hybrid 2/3 days P/W) and will initially be for 6...

  • Newly Qualified Accountant- Financial Services

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Bruin Financial Full time

    37824 NEWLY QUALIFIED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT LONDON Ref: 37824 We are currently working on behalf of a leading global investment manager who is looking to hire a Newly Qualified Accountant in their London Office. They manage assets across alternative strategies including credit, private equity, real assets and listed equities. Manage reporting obligations...