Finance Analyst

Pertemps Network Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Edinburgh is looking for a Finance Analyst to leverage analytical skills for impactful financial reporting. Responsibilities include preparing management reports, analyzing financial performance across various metrics, and assisting in payroll and tax reporting. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented team players with finance background. The role offers hybrid work and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Full training and support

Opportunity to pursue finance qualifications

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance role necessary.
• Strong communication skills to explain financial data.
• Ambitious and eager to develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Preparing month-end management reports and ad hoc analysis.
• Creating and maintaining financial models and schedules.
• Analysing financial performance across divisions.
• Assisting with payroll and statutory tax reporting.
• Ensuring the accuracy of financial data.
• Owning projects to deliver insightful results.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified accountant or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to use your analytical skills to make a real impact? We're looking for a motivated Finance Analyst to join our client who is based in Edinburgh City Centre. Salary for this role is £45k and the client offers hybrid working (50% in the office). Ideally you will be a qualified accountant, but the client is open to someone currently studying or qualified by experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparing month-end management reports, quarterly updates, and ad hoc analysis for partners, fee earners, and the finance team.
• Creating and maintaining financial schedules, models, and reports that bring clarity to business performance.
• Analysing financial performance across divisions, partner groups, locations, clients, and sectors.
• Assisting with monthly payroll and supporting statutory and tax reporting (corporate tax, partnership tax, VAT).
• Ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data, including rates, utilisation, realisation, budgets, and headcount.
• Taking ownership of projects throughout the year and delivering impactful, insightful results.

What Were Looking For

• Previous experience in a finance role - you'll already have a solid grounding in financial processes.
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills - able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Team player with great interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Professional and discreet - comfortable working with confidential information.
• Ambitious and career-minded - eager to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.

Whats in it for You

• Full training and support, including the opportunity to pursue finance qualifications.
• A varied role where no two days are the same.
• The chance to contribute to meaningful business decisions.
• A supportive team environment where your development matters.

To apply or find out more, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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