Our City Banking client is seeking a Finance Officer / Finance Analyst to join their friendly and busy core Financial Control and Accounting team. The team has responsibility for thr banks financial control, accounting integrity, regulatory reporting, and liquidity oversight. 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. The hired candidate will be fully trained into this opportunity and must have a finance into banking background.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 downloads, and daily liquidity reporting.Oversee payments (invoices, petty cash), banking stationery supply, and other periodic financial reports.Liaise with authorities, auditors, Head Office departments, and represent the Branch when required.Handle audit reports, alternative distribution channel transactions, and correspondence archiving.Governance and ControlMaint