Our City Banking client is seeking a Finance individual to join their friendly and busy core Finance team. This role sits at the heart of the Branch''s financial governance framework, with responsibility for financial control, accounting integrity, regulatory reporting, and liquidity oversight. Acting as a key point of contact between the Branch, Head Office, auditors, and regulators, the role ensures that all financial activities are executed in line with UK banking regulations, group policy, and best-practice control standards. The position plays a critical role in safeguarding the Branch''s financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience. The role will require you onsite 5 days per week in the City of London Head office.Role SummaryThe role is responsible for overseeing the Branch''s financial control, accounting, reporting, and regulatory compliance, while ensuring efficient administrative operations and strong internal controls.Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure all accounting, budgeting, tax, and financial transactions comply with legal, regulatory, and internal procedures.Manage branch inventories, fixed assets, depreciation records, and administrative expenses.Prepare and submit accurate financial, liquidity, tax (VAT and Corporation Tax), and regulatory reports on time.Monitor daily account balances, trial balances, accruals, journals, and suspense accounts, ensuring issues are resolved promptly.Perform reconciliations (Nostro/Vostro), system ..... full job details .....