Accountant (newly/part qualified)

LHV Bank Limited is a UK-licensed bank operating across three core business segments: Retail Banking, SME Lending, and Banking Services (BaaS). The bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of LHV Group, a listed financial services provider headquartered in Estonia. LHV Bank operates under a full UK banking licence granted in May 2023. The Bank supports over 200 fintech clients with embedded financial infrastructure, provides retail savings products via digital channels, and offers SME credit solutions across the UK. In line with its regulatory responsibilities and growth ambitions, LHV Bank is committed to maintaining a robust and proportionate financial crime control environment. Expanding our services, LHV Bank now provides personal banking solutions. Our offerings include current accounts with competitive interest rates, fixed-rate bonds for long-term savings, and debit cards.  Customers can conveniently access these services through the LHV App, enabling secure account opening and management. We are looking for a curious, data-native and highly motivated Junior Financial Accountant / Financial Accountant to join our UK Finance team and grow with the business.  Role Overview This role sits at the heart of the finance function, supporting financial control, reporting and finance operations in a fast-paced, regulated banking environment. You will gain hands-on exposure across the full finance lifecycle, from transaction processing and reconciliations to month-end reporting and statutory accounts support. The role is designed for someone who is technically minded, digitally fluent and eager to build deep accounting expertise while continuously improving how things are done. We are particularly interested in individuals who are genuinely comfortable working with data, systems and AI tools, someone who sees automation and technology as part of their daily toolkit. Key Responsibilities: Financial Controllership & Reporting: * Support the delivery of month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of outputs. * Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, including bank and key control accounts, with a strong focus on completeness and data integrity. * Assist in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts. * Support the preparation of financial reports, management information and statutory accounts disclosures. * Assist in operating financial reporting models, ensuring accurate data inputs and adherence to documented controls. * Provide supporting documentation and analysis for external and internal audits. Finance Operations: * Execute day-to-day finance processes including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, expense processing and cash settlements. * Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in line with internal controls and accounting policies. * Support tax compliance processes by preparing schedules and working papers for review. * Maintain high standards of documentation and audit trail across all activities. Data, Systems & Process Improvements: * Use Excel and accounting ledger systems to analyse financial data, investigate discrepancies and improve reporting outputs. * Identify opportunities to streamline, automate or enhance existing finance processes. * Leverage AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Copilot or similar platforms) to improve efficiency, documentation quality, reconciliations and reporting workflows. * Demonstrate strong prompt literacy and a structured approach to using AI responsibly within a controlled environment. * Work closely with Technology, Operations and Group Finance to improve data flows and reporting accuracy. Requirements Education & Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Data Analytics or a related field. Strong A-Level performers will also be considered. * Studying towards an accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or planning to commence studies. * For Financial Accountant level: part-qualified or newly qualified with relevant practical experience. Technical & Professional Skills * Strong foundational accounting knowledge (double-entry, accruals, reconciliations, financial statements). * Natural affinity for systems and technology; quick to learn new tools and platforms. * Strong Excel capability, with the ability to build clear, logical and well-controlled schedules and working papers, leveraging AI tools (such as ChatGPT or similar) alongside Excel to enhance structure, efficiency and documentation quality. * Demonstrated interest or experience in using AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT or similar) for analysis, automation or productivity improvements. * Strong personal work ethic with high levels of ownership, discipline and accountability; consistently delivers accurate, well-structured work to a high standard, even under time pressure. * Clear communicator with the confidence to ask questions and challenge inconsistencies in data. * Fluent in spoken and written English. Some of our benefits (only applicable to UK based roles not Internship programmes)  * Competitive salary &lots of opportunities to learn, grow and progress professionally. * Open and inclusive culture.   * Hybrid working. * Fantastic offices and great working environment. * Vitality Health Plan (includes private health insurance, travel insurance, gym discounts)  * Health cash Plan (Medicash health plan Level 3) * 6% employer pension contribution. * Life assurance – 4 x salary. * Income protection insurance – 75%   * 28 days holiday plus 3 additional days, & further days for various key life events as well as the opportunity to sell up to 5 days per calendar year. * Swap public/bank holidays each year for alternative days that align with your personal, cultural, or religious observances.  * Enhanced family friendly and family forming policies. * Access to a wide range of retail discounts.  * Team Socials.

Weekly office requirement: 2 days per week (Tuesday and Thursday) Employment type: Fixed-term contract (15 months, maternity cover)  Seniority level: Entry Language: All stages of the recruitment process will be conducted in English At GWI we’re always looking for extraordinary people who thrive on making an extraordinary impact. Right now we’re looking for a Junior Management Accountant to play a key role in our Finance team in London. If that’s you, and making a difference gets you out of bed in the morning, keep reading. It could be the start of something, well, extraordinary. SOUNDS GREAT, WHAT WILL I BE DOING? 🤔 As our Junior Management Accountant you'll get hands-on with the day-to-day management accounting for several of our global entities — working closely with our Senior Management Accountants to keep our books accurate, our accounts reconciled, and our month-end running like clockwork. This is a genuine accounting role, so you'll get real exposure to the full finance cycle, from general ledger maintenance through to audit and tax support.  A few things you’ll be responsible for:  👉 Preparing monthly schedules and reconciliations and posting journal entries for bank (including FX revaluations), prepayments, loans, fixed assets and intercompany 👉 Setting up bank payments for intercompany transfers and payroll across all entities, and supporting the AP team with supplier payment runs where needed  👉 Keeping our fortnightly cashflow forecast accurate and up to date 👉 Maintaining the general ledger in SAP Business One — creating new GL codes, cost centres/departments, and closing periods each month   👉 Leading on PSA and P11D preparation, liaising with the Tax and People teams as well as external accountants 👉 Supporting on the annual group audit with schedules, reconciliations and documentation of process notes It’s also fun; shaking things up is what working for GWI is all about. You’ll need to be flexible, comfortable with continuous change, and working in a high-tempo environment. WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME? 🧳 You’ll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you’re willing to learn. Here’s what the team will be looking for in you: 👉 Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW (or equivalent) 👉 Solid grounding in double-entry accounting and month-end processes, ideally from a practice background or a similar accounting role in a smaller company  👉 Comfortable working independently across multiple entities and currencies, managing competing deadlines with confidence   👉 Experience working with ERP systems — SAP Business One experience a strong plus  👉 High proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft packages; must have strong Excel skills 👉 Transparent, confident communicator who's comfortable liaising with stakeholders outside of Finance  👉Nice to have: Experience using AI effectively, ethically and safely — using it as a thinking partner without losing sight of professional judgement  Newly qualified? You're welcome to apply too — just know this role sits at part-qualified level, so the salary is set accordingly.  Equally important is attitude. We want people who think big (to make an impact), ask why (to find a better way), and show respect (to everyone, at every level, all the time). Those are our values, and they’re a big part of what we’re looking for in you. WHY JOIN US 👉 Own real work from day one. You'll run your own entities and reconciliations — not just watch someone else do it. 👉 Learn from people who've done it. Our Senior Management Accountants will help you grow, from talking through tricky reconciliations to supporting your ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW study. 👉 Get exposure most junior roles won't give you. Global entities, multiple currencies, audit, tax, payroll — you'll build skills that set you apart, fast.   WHAT WE OFFER 🧘 At GWI, you’ll find meaningful work, visible impact, and a culture that empowers you to do your best. Our package includes: * Time to recharge – 25 days’ annual leave, plus office closures over the holidays. * Health & wellbeing – Health cash plan, enhanced family benefits, carer days, and mental health support. * Financial benefits – Competitive salary, 4% pension matching, and recognition programs that celebrate success. * Flexibility & balance – Flexitime, early Friday finishes, hybrid and remote options, plus a “work from home” budget. * Career growth – Accredited learning, leadership development, and global career mobility. * Community & impact – DE&I initiatives, volunteering opportunities, donation matching, and payroll giving. Put all that together and GWI is the friendliest, most fulfilling place any of us has ever worked.   DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 🫶 Diversity is fundamental to who we are—as a data company and as a workplace. Our data reflects global realities, and so must our teams. We strive to build a workforce as diverse and inclusive as the insights we deliver. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and are committed to making adjustments throughout the hiring process—whether that's extra time, materials in advance or a different format, breaks, an adjusted interview format, assistive tools, or flexible scheduling. We're happy to discuss whatever would work best for you. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented and marginalised communities. At GWI, you'll find a place to contribute meaningfully, grow professionally, and belong fully.   #li-hybrid #LI-LV1