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Lead Accountant – Treasury Finance
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Lead Accountant – Treasury Finance
Lead Accountant – Treasury Finance
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time Location: Bradford or London
Working Pattern: Hybrid (typically 1 day a week in the office) We welcome part-time and flexible arrangements—we’ll match your existing flexibility where possible.
✨ Our Benefits
Your wellbeing matters as much as the work. Our benefits are designed to support all aspects of your life:
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Holidays:
- 25 days (+ rising to 30 days)
- Buy/sell up to 5 days
- Swap up to 4 bank holidays
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Pension:
- Up to 10% employer contribution
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Family Leave:
- Enhanced maternity and 4 weeks’ paternity (from Day 1)
- Shared parental leave, paid neonatal care leave
- Support for adoption and surrogacy
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Fertility Support:
- Paid leave for treatments/appointments (available to birth parents and partners)
- Confidential support and flexible adjustments
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Workations:
- Work abroad up to 20 days a year in approved countries
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Birthday Leave:
- Your birthday off (paid)
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Volunteering:
- 2 paid volunteering days
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Learning:
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
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Financial Wellbeing:
- Free Snoop Premium subscription
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Health & Wellbeing:
- Denplan (self-pay dental)
- Optional Private Medical Insurance
💼 The Role
You’ll report to the Senior Manager, Treasury, playing a pivotal role in supporting Financial Control within the Treasury team.
Focus:
- Technical accounting expertise
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Compliance with hedge accounting, SPV reporting and securitisation accounting
Core Responsibilities:
- Ensure accurate, well-documented, and compliant accounting treatments under applicable standards.
- Support treasury projects, improve reporting processes, and enhance financial controls.
- Collaborate with business and treasury stakeholders for high-quality financial reporting.
👥 Your Team & Culture
Join a collaborative Treasury team, partnering closely with finance and business teams. We seek:
- A highly technical accountant excelling at problem-solving, financial analysis, and clear communication.
- Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, drives continuous improvement, and strengthens financial controls.
- Confidence in influencing stakeholders across all levels—challenging with rigour and adaptability.
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🔍 Key Responsibilities
- Lead technical accounting on critical areas:
- Hedge accounting (regulation, documentation, testing)
- SPV reporting
- Securitisation accounting
- Prepare and review:
- Group hedging documentation
- Securitisation accounting records
- Statutory entity ledgers
- Monthly interest expense reporting
- Support complex transaction accuracy and forecasting:
- Align actuals and forecasts for treasury teams
- ensures proper documentation under UK GAAP/IFRS
- Drive technical and analytical support for:
- New business initiatives
- System implementation
- Process optimisation
- Champion reporting improvement and control framework maintenance:
- Escalate outstanding issues promptly
- Collaborate with Senior Technical Reporting Manager on other technical accounting matters.
This role enforces technical precision, financial controls, and agile reporting in alignment with evolving business needs.
🔍 Qualifications & Experience
Perform well with nearly be required:
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Qualified accountant (preferably ACA), with industry or practice post-qualification experience.
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IFRS expertise (especially IFRS 9 & IAS 39) with an ability to explain complex issues simply.
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Ability to influence and challenge constructively at manager level and above.
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Strong communication skills (clear, tailored delivery): perfect for cross-level stakeholder interactions.
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Attention to detail and organisational rigor: consistently meet deadlines across business-as-usual and change projects.
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Advanced skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint): especially experienced within financial services.
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Not required but highly beneficial:
- Experience with hedge account documentation, including prospective and retrospective testing.
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🚀 How We Hire
Our process uses AI for early-stage organisation, but all hiring decisions are human-driven. Apply authentically— especially in interviews.
Support During Process: If you need reasonable adjustments or assistive tech (including AI support) to access our recruitment process, please contact: Talent Acquisition in advance—we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
Pre-Employment Checks: Offered positions depend on:
- Standard background checks (credit, fraud, employment references).
- Additional checks due to our regulated status.
🏛️ About Vanquis Bank
At Vanquis, our purpose is simple: "Delivering caring banking to help people make the most of life."
Founded in 1880, we’re now a FTSE All-Share specialist bank serving 1.7 million UK customers with responsible, tailored lending.
Recognitions & Commitments:
- Great Place to Work certified employer
- Named among the FT's UK Best Employers 2025 & 2026
- Bronze Armed Forces Covenant status (serving military customers and colleagues)
Guided by our values: ✅ Caring for people ✅ Pulling together as a team ✅ Finding better ways ✅ Getting the right things done
We build a workplace where colleagues feel connected, valued and empowered.
Compensation & Growth
- Competitive pay structure
- Annual salary reviews
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Recognition programs
Our investment in employee development includes:
- Hands-on learning and support
- Opportunities to shape your full career
🌈 Equal Opportunities
Vanquis Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We foster an environment where everyone’s unique background matters and contribute to diversity. If you need adjustments during recruitment, contact: careers@vanquis.com—we’re happy to help.
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