Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

The Access Bank UK Ltd has a strong presence across Africa, Europe, and key global markets including France, Malta, Hong Kong, and Dubai. Joining Access Bank offers unparalleled exposure to international finance, allowing professionals to work closely with diverse teams and markets across continents. This dynamic environment provides invaluable experience in cross-border banking operations, global trade, and sustainable finance.

You will be part of an Investors In People Platinum award winning organisation. Our people are our core asset and are fundamental to our Bank's continued development. The Bank has been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People (IIP) in 2020 demonstrating our commitment to high performance through good people management and strong company culture. With focus on clearly defined set of core values which underpin the vision. We encourage a sense of individual ownership and talent development whilst fostering team spirit and career progression.

About the role:

Under the supervision of the Financial Reporting Manager, the purpose of the role is to lead the Bank's financial reporting and statutory accounting activities.

The job holder will lead and leverage a small team to deliver superior financial management services to the Bank focusing on accuracy and timeliness of outputs whilst ensuring a robust control environment is in place and issues are escalated in a proactive manner to ensure effective resolution.

The Finance team works with all the departments within the Bank as well as the Executive Committee to provide financial, regulatory and management information for decision making that drives the Bank's overall business strategy. Working in the Finance team provides a well- rounded view of the Bank thus constantly providing challenges on how to provide timely and accurate information relevant for decision making.

Duties:

• Ensure the financial reporting activities of the Bank operate within an effective control environment and manage risk-related processes relevant to the team.
• Lead in delivering on-time activities concerning the Bank's month-end closing process and reporting to Access Bank Plc.
• Assist with the half-year and full-year group reporting packs, ensuring accuracy of output and adherence to review processes.
• Assist with the annual financial statements and ensure an effective and issue-free external audit.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual VAT returns and oversee the review of the Bank's PESM on a periodic basis.
• Manage a horizon scanning and implementation process for developments in relevant developments affecting the Bank for accounting issues.
• Enhance and automate key processes as agreed with the Financial Controller.
• Enhance review processes by delivering additional analysis to support management review of key outputs.
• Collaborate with the Management Accountant to deliver management reporting to the Bank as necessary.

Person/Experience required:

• Fully ACCA qualified and 5+ years of relevant post-qualified experience

Key Skills

• Strong understanding of IFRS standards
• Microsoft Office Systems Knowledge especially Excel and Word
• Processing & Procedural Knowledge
• Project Management Techniques

Benefits

• Hybrid Working
• Bonus Scheme
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Mentoring Scheme
• Company Events & Awards
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Dress Down Friday/Friday Breakfast

As an equal opportunities employer, The Access Bank UK Ltd is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Access Bank UK Ltd.