Expense Analyst – Hybrid, Automation & Reporting

Michael Page; London Borough of Islington; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Central London office

Job summary

Michael Page is assisting a leading global financial services organisation in London to recruit a Financial Expense Analyst within the finance team. You will gain hands-on experience across expense management, financial reporting, analysis and month-end activities, contributing to a high-performing function.

The role supports hybrid working with a Central London office and offers exposure beyond traditional Accounts Payable responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable, employee expenses, or similar finance function preferred.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong Excel skills with proactive problem-solving approach.
• Able to manage time effectively with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Keen to develop analytical, financial and reporting expertise.

Responsibilities

• Review expense data to maintain accurate and complete financial records.
• Prepare regular expense reports for clear visibility of spend.
• Investigate missing, duplicated or incorrect expense information and resolve issues.
• Reconcile expense records against supporting documentation to improve data accuracy.
• Maintain organised expense files and records for straightforward reporting and review.
• Respond to queries on expense data with clear information to colleagues.
• Identify trends and unusual items within expense data to support informed decisions.
• Work with internal teams to gather information needed for timely expense reporting.
• Participate in automation and process improvement initiatives to shape best practice across the function.

Skills

Expense management

Accounts payable

Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Time management

Education

Finance-related degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Michael Page is assisting a leading global financial services organisation in London to recruit a Financial Expense Analyst within the finance team. You will gain hands-on experience across expense management, financial reporting, analysis and month-end activities, contributing to a high-performing function.

The role supports hybrid working with a Central London office and offers exposure beyond traditional Accounts Payable responsibilities.