Job Description

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, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life.


Join Close Brothers Asset Finance & Leasing Finance Team where you will support the Head of Operational Finance and the Finance Director by maintaining the key financial controls over the general ledger, specifically loan book, bank, creditor and suspense accounts and managing and mentoring a team of three in accordance with the philosophy of Group Finance.


This is a hands-on position that combines leadership, analytical problem-solving, and technical expertise to ensure the smooth operation of our finance function. Excel-skills are important as the candidate would need to be able to manage large volumes of transactions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management

Hold primary responsibility for Financial Control over the GL accounts that are posted to by the Alfa loan administration system, namely Loan book accounts, Creditors and suspense accounts. Hold primary responsibility for financial control of daily bank reconciliations to ensure they are produced accurately and that all reconciling items are investigated and cleared so that no items are outstanding beyond 1 month. Lead, motivate, mentor and develop a dedicated team of junior finance staff, providing guidance and support to help them grow in their professional careers. Review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure they are completed and fully investigated within timescales along with the review, investigation and correction of all outstanding items. Data Management: Leverage strong Excel skills to analyse and interpret large volumes of financial data to produce general ledger reconciliations. Problem Solving: Use strong analytical skills to identify issues, assess risks, and recommend solutions to improve financial processes and decision-making.

Risk & Compliance

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.

Developing Our People:

as a line manager, you will be responsible for inspiring and motivating your team, as well as developing performance through coaching. You will encourage your team to take responsibility for their own personal development and provide support through regular feedback.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE:

Proven experience in a finance role, with prior management experience. Strong Excel skills, including proficiency with formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights. Willingness to get involved by performing detailed tasks such as reconciliations while maintaining a strategic outlook. Strong interpersonal skills; able to influence others and effective at stakeholder management An excellent communicator Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) or other relevant experience

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:

Background in asset finance and leasing Experience with ALFA lease management system Experience with SAP General Ledger (FICO) Experience with Alteryx

We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at recruit.ssc@closebrothers.com or request a call back.

ABOUT US

For roles offering hybrid working: 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. As an early adopter of hybrid working we are open to discussing all types of flexible working options, helping you to balance your work and home life.