Average Reporting Associate salary in London

Job Title: Payment Operations Associate Location: London Salary: £25K - £27K per year Job Type: Full Time, Permanent. Remote role. Please note - we are looking for junior candidates only. Are you a process-driven professional with a knack for independent work and a passion for administrative excellence? We're looking for a Payment Associate who can multitask, follow established procedures, and think outside the box to solve challenges. In this integral remote-based position, you'll leverage your keen eye for detail to manage payment processes and ensure everything runs smoothly. If you're ready to innovate and contribute to a dynamic team from the comfort of your home, this is the opportunity for you! You will be responsible for processing, tracking & monitoring the Helix billing for our International subscription members. You will ensure members are billed as expected - this includes some manual file processing and the swift resolution of any exceptional transaction records. You will be responsible for other payment related processes including monitoring billing success rates, completing Financial Controls and other ad hoc tasks. Recurring Billing (daily, weekly & monthly): Monitor to ensure that billing (and refunds) completes as expected every dayProcess manual files on correct day/dateDownload and monitor / action UK Bank BACS Reports dailyEscalate incidents impacting any stage of the billing process on any given day (process failures or volumes, responses, success rates not as expected) to your Manager immediately - they will take the necessary steps to drive resolutionReview Reply Reason Trend Reports daily to identify any spikes in response codes or decline in success rates - flag concerns immediately to your Manager Business / Customer Service Enquiries (ad hoc): Respond to ad hoc queries from internal partners with detailed and accurate information within 48 hours Exception Management - Data Integrity Monitors - DIMs (daily): Review all billing records which could not be processed as expected and work with internal technical teams to resolveEscalate to your Manager where assistance needed from our Acquirers/Vendors Financial Control - Expected v Actual Billings (daily / monthly): Ensure all variances are resolved and documented accurately with clear explanations / reference to the audit trail for the remedial action takenPresent to your Manager for sign off on a monthly basis Support Tasks: Track and monitor Account Updater and Accuity (bank account validation) for Helix and flag any peaks, troughs or failures to your Manager (daily)Run daily, weekly and monthly billing & rebate reports for our external Financial Accountants for BrazilProcess weekly Webloyalty white label rebate files (including returns)Arrange monthly update of PT-X PasswordMaintain up -to-date playbooks for all processes Education & Experience: Educated to GCSE level in Mathematics & EnglishMinimum 1 years' experience of working in a payment processing environment (preferred) Knowledge: Knowledge of credit/debit card and bank processing within EU and UK including BACS and SEPA processes (preferred) Essential Skills: A self-starter, with the ability to deliver high-quality work, and adapt to new challengesAble to efficiently manage own workload where priorities can change at short noticeProven delivery under pressureLiterate and numerate with strong (written and oral) communications skillsExcellent commercial awarenessAn eye for detail and right-first-time accuracyGood interpersonal skills and able to build relationships in order to work in a collaborative manner with partners Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Payment Specialist, Payments Analyst, Treasury Operations Associate, Payment Operations, may also be considered for this role.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Group Financial Reporting Manager to join a market leading company based in central London. This a great opportunity for a qualified accounting professional with strong group financial reporting experience and excellent technical accounting skills to join a fast growing and dynamic business. This is an interim opportunity, along with a hybrid working pattern, based 3 x days in their fabulous London Office. A competitive day rate on offer with an immediate start. Responsibilities: Accountable for Group IFRS consolidated financial statements for inclusion in Annual Report.Accountable for any internal and external reporting associated with multiple entitiesWorking on the preparation of UK statutory audits, clearing audit queries and filing reportsManagement of internal monthly resultsLocal and international compliance with statutory reporting requirementsSupporting legal entity and capital structure projects across the GroupOwnership of all aspects of monthly reporting, including journal entry postings, reviews of documents, cash/bank postings, clearing I/C differences, balance sheet reconciliations and other key month-end tasks prepared by othersAssist in identification and resolution of technical accounting issuesPoint of contact for financial accounting queriesOwnership on technical accounting areasAssist in planning and carrying out internal audit projectsAssist Group Finance with SOX complianceManaging approval and posting of all topside adjustments in the system To be considered: A qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA preferred)Experience of year end, consolidation & statutory reportingPrevious experience working within group financial reporting for a large organisationExpect to take full ownership of month-end and quarterly consolidation agendaSelf-starter to work on multiple projects simultaneously with a keen desire to learn and expand depth of knowledgeTrack record of achievement and of building positive working relationships, supported by excellent communication skills (written, spoken, presentation)Strong technical accounting skillsAnalytical and Problem-solving skills and high level of attention to detail are a must By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data.

A prestigious financial institution in London is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to play a pivotal role within their Finance Department. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to take ownership of the monthly and annual financial and management accounts, provide insightful commentary and ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all financial reports with UK GAAP and IFRS standards, while also supporting regulatory requirements. What you'll do: Prepare and oversee the preparation of detailed financial reports including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with relevant accounting standards such as UK GAAP and IFRS.Conduct timely financial analysis to interpret variances, identify trends, and explain key financial metrics to support informed decision-making by senior management.Manage the production or review of annual corporation tax returns, quarterly tax payments, quarterly VAT returns, and yearly BBSI returns with meticulous attention to detail.Draft disclosure notes for annual financial statements under UK GAAP/IFRS requirements and collaborate closely with external auditors during audit processes by providing necessary documentation and explanations.Establish and maintain robust internal controls over all financial reporting processes to safeguard data integrity and reliability throughout the department.Supervise the day-to-day activities of the Assistant Manager Finance by offering guidance, training, support, and regular performance reviews to foster both individual growth and departmental success.Review expense payments, supplier payments, balance sheet reconciliations (including nostro accounts), VAT matters, tax issues, and regulatory reporting prepared by direct reports.Assist the Regulatory Reporting Manager with quarterly FINREP regulatory returns as well as other ad-hoc regulatory submissions as required by evolving business needs.Support ongoing system enhancements by participating in process improvements that ensure data integrity while mitigating risks associated with errors or fraud.Provide holiday cover for colleagues within Group Reporting when needed while assisting the CFO with ad-hoc requests that contribute to overall departmental objectives. What you bring: You are a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with at least three years' experience in a similar role within financial services only - demonstrating deep familiarity with industry practices.Your advanced Excel skills enable you to analyse complex datasets efficiently while presenting findings clearly for non-technical audiences.You have hands-on experience preparing statutory accounts under FRS 102/IFRS 9 frameworks along with practical knowledge of corporation tax matters and VAT regulations relevant to UK-based institutions.Your background includes significant exposure to regulatory reporting requirements such as FINREP; you understand how these fit into broader compliance landscapes within financial services environments.You possess proven ability managing direct reports: coaching team members effectively through regular one-to-ones whilst supporting their ongoing professional development goals.Your organisational skills are second-to-none; you consistently meet deadlines even when juggling multiple priorities or responding quickly to ad-hoc requests from senior leadership.You demonstrate flexibility in adapting processes or approaches as business needs evolve-always striving for continuous improvement without compromising on accuracy or control. Apply today by clicking on the link provided - don't miss out on this outstanding opportunity to join a respected institution committed to your professional growth. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates