Technical Accountant - Contract

Technical Accountant - Contract
Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days from home)
Contract Length: 5-7 months (depending on start date)
Start Date: Early October

We are working with a leading bank with a vibrant, collaborative culture to recruit a Technical Accountant on a contract basis to support year-end reporting within their Financial Accounting team.

This role is ideally suited to a Big 4-trained ACA/CA qualified accountant (0-4 years Post Qualified) with strong technical accounting expertise, particularly in financial services or banking. You'll join a high-performing team that handles complex financial reporting and valuation work, providing exposure to a wide range of financial instruments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support year-end reporting across equities, loans, bonds, guarantees, and other financial instruments
• Manage reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Apply strong IFRS knowledge to prepare and review technical accounting papers and disclosures
• Perform valuation work to ensure reported numbers accurately reflect underlying positions
• Work closely with colleagues across finance to deliver accurate and timely reporting
• Contribute to process improvements

About You

• ACA or CA qualified (0-4 years PQE) - Big 4 trained
• Experience auditing banks or financial services firms
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and its application in financial services
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail

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