Overview
Systems Accountant Jobs in Greater London, UK at Handelsbanken
Location: Greater London
Our Finance teams responsibilities include statutory accounting and reporting, technical accounting expertise, business control, financial control, tax issues, capital and liquidity planning and management.
Job Introduction
Our Finance teams responsibilities include statutory accounting and reporting, technical accounting expertise, business control, financial control, tax issues, capital and liquidity planning and management.
The key stakeholders for the Finance team are UK Management, the UK Board, UK Audit Committee, Districts, Branches, Chief Branch Officer, Group Finance, Suppliers, external and internal auditors.
As a team we are responsible for production of the monthly financial statements, accounting operations including accounts payable, receivables, and nostro reconciliations amongst other things.
The role of a Systems Accountant includes in-depth involvement and regular engagement with the IT, Infrastructure and Systems side of the Bank while also keeping the Branches in the forefront of considerations.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Manage and maintain accounting software and systems, ensuring alignment with financial reporting standards and compliance requirements.
- Lead the integration of new financial systems and enhancements, ensuring seamless transition and data accuracy.
- Conduct reviews of financial systems and processes to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enforce best practices for financial data management.
- Provide training and support across finance team members on accounting systems and tools.
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
- Drive documentation of system processes and procedures.
- Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor financial performance and operational efficiency.
- Operate in line with the Bank’s Risk Management framework (including sub-frameworks) and relevant risk and compliance policies and procedures, ensuring appropriate and timely escalation of any concerns to their line manager.
Ideal Candidate
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- Have advanced knowledge of accounting software, financial reporting tools and Microsoft Office applications.
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively across teams but with good ability to work independently when required.
- Have excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Be a problem solver and have a strong drive to move things forward.
- Be able to maintain a backlog and prioritise workloads as required.
- Have a methodical approach and a keen understanding of IT (from either a technical or developer perspective) as the role has a high degree of interaction with the IT department.
Company Information
Handelsbanken is a relationship bank with a decentralised way of working, a strong local presence thanks to a nationwide network of branches, and a long-term approach to customer relations. Each Handelsbanken branch operates as a local business enabling it to make decisions at a local level and provide a bespoke service. The focus is always on the need of the individual customer and not on the sale of specific products.
We are embarking on an exciting Business Transformation journey. This transformation will significantly enhance our technology system systems, processes and services, bringing evolution to our ways of working. Join us in this transformative journey, where your dedication, adaptability and commitment will play a crucial role in shaping the future of banking for our valued customers.
The Bank is deeply committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice into all of our activities. This is so that we are an inclusive, welcoming and inspiring place to work that encourages everyone to apply, regardless of socio-economic background, age, disability, pregnancy and/or parental status, race…
Title: Systems Accountant
Company: Handelsbanken
Location: Greater London, UK
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