We will only consider candidates from within a regulated Bank or Financial Services institution with recent banking management accounting experience

MERJE is delighted to be working with an award-winning Financial Services / Banking organisation to recruit a Management Accountant as part of their continued growth and to play a key role in supporting the Financial Controller and the wider business.

The Role

As a Management Accountant, you’ll sit at the heart of the Finance function, supporting high-quality financial control, reporting, and business-wide initiatives within a regulated banking environment.

This is a great opportunity for a proactive accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced, progressive environment and wants to make a genuine impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations, P&L analysis, and CFO-level commentary
• Manage intercompany accounts, recharges, and cost centre reporting
• Prepare and support tax submissions (VAT, CT, ERS, P11D), working with external advisors where required
• Assist with half-year and year-end accounts in line with IFRS and LSE requirements
• Support and coordinate the external audit process, ensuring timely and smooth delivery
• Identify opportunities to improve financial controls, processes, and automation
• Business partner with stakeholders across the Group on projects and initiatives
• Provide day-to-day oversight and support to junior team members

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Experience of Management Account preparation & production from within the UK Banking Industry is essential with the gravitas to explain variances
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with IFRS exposure
• Experience of Tax accounting (Vat returns etc) would be desirable
• Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, models, analysis)
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (NetSuite, Sage, Dynamics desirable)
• A proactive mindset with an interest in process improvement, automation, and change
• Strong communicator, able to influence and collaborate with non-Finance stakeholders

What’s in It for You?

• Private medical insurance 
• Hybrid working model 
• 10% employer pension contribution
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Free gym membership
• Discretionary annual bonus and share awards
• Life assurance and income protection
• Salary sacrifice schemes (bikes & electric vehicles)
• 4 paid volunteering days per year

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