Finance Analyst

Starling; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus additional options

Extra holiday for your birthday

Life insurance at 4× salary

Private medical insurance

Perkbox membership with discounts

Access to Cycle to Work schemes

Job summary

A transformative UK bank is seeking a Finance Analyst to join the Group Management Reporting team focused on month-end processes and financial controls. The role offers ACA qualification support, making it ideal for those starting their finance careers. Key responsibilities include supporting month-end closures, ensuring financial accuracy, and reporting. Previous experience in Big Four or Financial Services is preferred. Join us in reshaping banking with a team passionate about solving problems.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance working towards ACA qualification.
• Previous experience in Big Four or Financial Services preferred.
• Willingness to embrace varied tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the month-end close process.
• Maintain accurate financial controls.
• Provide timely financial reporting.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Can-do attitude

Strong analytical skills

Education

ACA qualification (part-qualified)

Job description

We are Starling. We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We are a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast‑moving, disruptive tech company. We employ more than 3,500 people across London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester.

Overview

We are looking for a Finance Analyst to join the Group Management Reporting team. This role will primarily be involved in the month‑end close process and helping to support the financial control responsibilities of the Group.

Responsibilities

The accountant will support the month‑end close, maintain accurate financial controls, and provide timely reporting to the Group. Key duties include data collection, variance analysis, and continuous improvement of reporting processes.

Candidate Profile

This role would suit someone who has started their career in finance and is already working towards their ACA qualification, with the expectation to complete the remainder of the qualification in a timely manner. Out of office study support will be provided as part of the role. A strong candidate will have previous Big Four or Financial Services experience.

Requirements

• A part‑qualified accountant working towards their ACA qualification.
• A can‑do attitude, belief in our vision, and a willingness to roll‑up your sleeves and get stuck into anything and everything.
• Committed to completing the ACA accounting qualification.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel is necessary.
• Previous Big Four or Financial Services experience preferable.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you).
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday.
• Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off.
• 16 hours paid volunteering time a year.
• Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme.
• Life insurance at 4× your salary.
• Private medical insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton.
• Generous family‑friendly policies.
• Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks.
• Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work and salary‑sacrificed gym partnerships.

About Us

You may be put off applying for a role because you don’t tick every box. Forget that! While we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’re always open to discussion. So, if you’re excited about working with us but aren’t sure you’re 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We’re on a mission to radically reshape banking – and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we’re proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems.

Equal Opportunity

Starling Bank is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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