Assistant Accountant - Credit & Risk (SQL & Power BI)

Next PLC; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the United Kingdom is seeking a commercially minded Assistant Accountant. The role involves utilizing SQL and Power BI for financial modeling and analysis. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in a finance-related role and be part-qualified CIMA/ACCA. This position offers competitive benefits including a company performance bonus and extensive discounts. Candidates who are detail-oriented and driven to learn will thrive in this dynamic environment.

Benefits

25% off most products

Company performance based bonus

Sharesave scheme

On-site Nursery

Discounted gym memberships

Financial Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a finance or analytical role.
• Proficient in SQL, Power BI, and advanced Excel.
• Detail-oriented and proactive in driving change.

Responsibilities

• Run and enhance financial models for balance sheet and P&L.
• Build, automate, and maintain dashboards using SQL and Power BI.
• Prepare KPI analysis for senior leaders.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Education

CIMA/ACCA part-qualified

Job description

Salary: Up to £47,446

About us

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!

Your role

AtNext, we’re not just one of the UK’s most recognisable retailers — we’re also home to a thriving consumer credit business with over3 million customersand£1.3 billion in assets. OurCredit & Risk Finance Teamplays a vital role in understanding and driving the performance of this business, providing clear financial insight that shapes the future of Next Finance.

We’re looking for acommercially minded Assistant Accountantwith strongSQL and Power BIskills to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, data-driven analysis, and working at the intersection of finance and technology.

What you’ll be doing:

• Running and enhancing financial models underpinning theNext Finance balance sheet and P&L, delivering insight into c.£180m profit per annum.
• UsingSQL and Power BIto build, automate and maintain dashboards and reporting tools.
• Preparing clear, insightfulKPI analysisfor senior leaders to inform key business decisions.
• Supporting themonth-end process, including reconciliation and analysis of balance sheets.
• Assisting withforecastingand financial appraisals for new Credit projects.
• Analysingdebt managementand supplier costs to identify efficiencies.
• Championingcontinuous improvementthrough smarter data and process solutions.

About you

• 2+ years’ experience in a finance or finance related analytical role.
• CIMA/ACCA part-qualified(or equivalent).
• Proficient inSQL, Power BI, and advanced Excel.
• Confident in building financial models and presenting analysis to stakeholders.
• Naturally curious — keen to dig into data and uncover what’s driving performance.
• Detail-oriented, collaborative, and proactive in driving change.

You don’t need to tick every box — what matters most is yourdrive to learn, your curiosity about how things work, and your passion for delivering insight that adds real value.

Benefits

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
• Company performance based bonus
• Sharesave scheme
• On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking
• Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [e-mail] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

Apply Before: 12/10/2025

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.