Finance Officer

Gallardo Securities Limited; City of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based brokerage firm is seeking a Finance Officer to support day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial processes. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in finance, strong knowledge of FCA regulations, and proficiency in accounting software. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and pension contribution. Located in London, the role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in finance or accounting role, preferably in financial services.
• Experience with reconciliations, reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bonus calculations and assist in month-end/year-end closing.
• Support preparation of management accounts, forecasts, and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and assist in FCA reporting.
• Produce financial and performance reports for senior management.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

FCA rules knowledge

Excel proficiency

Accounting software familiarity

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Purpose of the Role

The Finance Officer will support the day‑to‑day financial operations of the brokerage, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial processes. The role involves maintaining financial records, assisting with reconciliations, supporting management reporting, and ensuring adherence to FCA and other regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Accounting

• Prepare bonus calculations
• Assist in month‑end and year‑end closing processes
• Support preparation of management accounts, forecasts, and budgets
• Calculate execution costs per broker
• Process payroll journals and expense claims

Regulatory & Compliance

• Support compliance with FCA regulations
• Assist in preparing data for FCA reporting and external audits
• Maintain awareness of financial controls and internal compliance procedures

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Produce regular financial and performance reports for senior management
• Support ad‑hoc financial analysis to guide business decisions

Liaison & Coordination

• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and other external stakeholders
• Collaborate with Operations and Compliance teams to ensure financial data integrity
• Support continuous improvement of financial systems and procedures

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of double‑entry bookkeeping and financial controls
• Knowledge of FCA rules
• High proficiency in Excel and familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks)
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally within financial services or brokerage. Experience in reconciliations, reporting, and regulatory environments.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension contribution

Personal Attributes

• Integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
• Self‑motivated with a proactive approach to problem‑solving
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Team‑oriented with a willingness to assist colleagues across departments

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Location: London, England, United Kingdom