OVERALL SUMMARY
At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. Vacancies are available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis because we know the best person for the job isn’t always available full-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis.
Join the Close Brothers Finance Team where you will support the Head of External Reporting and Accounting Policy and Senior Technical Accounting Manager in the group’s external reporting including the annual and interim reports and Finrep, provision of technical accounting advice and implementation of accounting and regulatory changes.
Working as part of the Finance team our ideal team member will have previous experience in replying to audit requests and participating in communication with auditors with excellent relationship building skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Preparation of the group financial statements at year end and half year in Workiva
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Provide end to end support on the audit process, assist in managing the audit relationship and action audit requests and challenges
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Ownership of the quarterly Finrep reporting process, including monitoring and communicating changes in PRA requirements, managing the group timetable, consolidating divisional returns and submission to the PRA
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Manage inter departmental partnership and encourage teamwork
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Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external advisors
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Facilitate cross functional and divisional working relationships
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Ensure that all Governance and Compliance requirements are adhered to and all reporting and reviewing activities required by the regulatory bodies are carried out to the standards required
WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:
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ACA or equivalent
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Experience of financial reporting and technical accounting
IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:
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PQE experience
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A strong audit and / or technical accounting background in financial services
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Strong knowledge of a broad range of IFRS standards, particularly IFRS 9
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs that require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format, or any other adjustments, are encouraged to email us at [email protected] or request a call back.
ABOUT US
At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.
Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.
To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: https://www.closebrothers.com/careers
To find out more about life at Close Brothers:
https://www.closebrothers.com/life-close-brothers#374017299-899295541
To find out more about our benefits:
https://www.closebrothers.com/employee-benefits
To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment:
Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion ¦ Close Brothers Group
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At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients.
We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments.
We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients.
Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people.
Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down.
We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities.
