Finance Analyst

Robert Walters UK; England; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Finance Analyst in Luton. The role involves managing profit and loss accounts, conducting financial analysis, and collaborating with various teams. Applicants should have a strong academic record and be eager to pursue a professional accounting qualification. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including training opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexibility in working opportunities

Extensive training programs

Qualifications

• Strong academic achievement in any subject.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Desire to pursue accounting qualification (ACCA or CIMA).
• Positive attitude towards self-development.

Responsibilities

• Manage profit and loss accounts for multiple locations.
• Provide financial analysis for key business decisions.
• Complete VAT returns and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee employee expense claim processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Education

2:1 degree or above

Tools

Expense management systems

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Finance Analyst to join a highly regarded EMEA finance team based in Luton. This full-time, permanent position is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic about financial reporting and analysis, eager to develop their skills, and committed to making a meaningful contribution within a supportive and collaborative environment. The role offers the chance to work closely with both operational and finance teams across multiple locations, providing insightful analysis that directly influences business decisions. The role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 and an impressive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and professional growth. Flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, ongoing training, and access to global development schemes are among the many reasons why this role stands out.

• Enjoy a competitive salary of £35,000 alongside enhanced holiday entitlement and a comprehensive benefits package focused on your wellbeing and work/life balance.
• Benefit from extensive training opportunities including full access to LinkedIn Learning, mentorship schemes, and global development programmes designed to support your professional journey.
• Work in a collaborative environment where your analytical skills will be valued and developed through close partnership with both finance and operational teams across multiple airport locations.

What you’ll do

As a Finance Analyst, you will play an integral role in supporting the UK Financial Reporting team by delivering timely and accurate financial analysis that informs key business decisions. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include managing profit and loss accounts for several airport locations, developing insights into revenue streams and cost structures, finalising month-end accounts through detailed journal postings, and collaborating closely with both operational staff on-site and colleagues within the broader finance function. You will also be responsible for completing VAT returns, assisting with balance sheet reconciliations, overseeing employee expense processes, and administering the expense management system. Success in this role will require you to combine strong technical skills with excellent interpersonal abilities—ensuring that you can communicate complex information clearly while building positive relationships across departments. Your attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, and enthusiasm for learning will be key assets as you contribute to ongoing improvements within the team.

• Take ownership of profit and loss accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness throughout each reporting cycle.
• Develop a thorough understanding of revenue streams as well as all associated costs for each location under your remit.
• Finalise monthly profit and loss statements by reviewing and posting journal entries related to accruals, prepayments, reclassifications, and more while liaising with base managers as needed.
• Partner closely with operations teams at the airports as well as colleagues in the wider finance function to ensure effective communication and shared understanding of financial performance.
• Complete VAT returns and reconciliations as assigned, maintaining compliance with relevant regulations at all times.
• Assist the Finance Manager with balance sheet clean-up activities to ensure accurate financial records are maintained.
• Oversee daily employee expenses checking, recoding transactions if necessary, approving or rejecting claims based on careful review, and assisting employees with any queries they may have.
• Manage the employee expense management system as an administrator, posting all expenses via journal entry under the correct legal entity on a monthly basis.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the finance team by identifying areas for process enhancement and contributing positively to team projects.

What you bring

To excel as a Finance Analyst in this setting, you will bring proven academic success along with an eagerness to further your professional qualifications in accountancy. Your ability to communicate clearly—both verbally and in writing—will help you build trust with colleagues across various departments. Organisational skills are essential as you juggle multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy in all aspects of your work. A positive approach towards personal growth will see you embrace training opportunities provided by the company. Your attention to detail ensures that financial data is always reliable.

• Hold a 2:1 degree or above in any subject from university, demonstrating strong academic achievement.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills that enable you to explain financial concepts clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Show strong organisational abilities that allow you to manage multiple tasks efficiently while meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrate a genuine desire to study towards a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA or CIMA.
• Maintain a positive attitude towards self-development with an eagerness to learn new skills within a supportive environment.
• Exhibit meticulous attention to detail combined with a robust work ethic that ensures high standards are consistently met.
• Display an ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across different functions while being responsive to stakeholder needs.
• Bring experience or interest in using financial systems for reporting purposes (experience with expense management systems is advantageous).

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.