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Posted 21 July, 2026

Accountant - International Bank

Ashdown Group
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Senior Accountant - International Bank

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- London based (hybrid, 3 days in the office)

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- International Bank

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- Salary up to £80k plus bonus and benefits

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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.

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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    Leading junior members of the team whilst being hands on with daily accounting duties

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    Assisting with management accounts and financial reporting (Bank of England / Head office etc.)

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    Supporting month-end close and reconciliations

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    Monitoring financial performance and investigating variances

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    Preparing accruals, prepayments, and expense analysis

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    VAT returns

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    Budgeting

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    Supporting audit processes and regulatory reporting activities

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    Producing financial data and MI for senior stakeholders

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To be considered suitable for this role you will need the following skills/experience:

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    Understanding of regulated environments (banking/financial services etc.)

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    Experience within an SME/small team where indviduals are hands on would be preferred

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    Fully qualified accountant status (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

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    Experience across reporting, month end and management accounting.

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    Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

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    Experience with financial systems including Sage

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