Finance Analyst

Project People; Theale; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading finance firm in the UK is seeking a Finance Analyst to support their team in delivering accurate financial reporting, particularly month-end processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and advanced Excel skills. This role offers flexibility with a hybrid work model, requiring in-person attendance three days a week. Applicants should be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of core accounting principles, particularly double-entry bookkeeping.
• Experience with month-end financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform core month-end tasks such as accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.
• Conduct variance analysis and prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage invoicing processes and ensure accurate financial documentation.
• Analyze large datasets using Excel, ensuring precision.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Education

Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA)

Job description

Finance Analyst (Part or Newly Qualified)

• Perm
• Theale | Hybrid (3 days per week on site)
• You must be eligible to work in the UK without the need for Sponsorship

The Financial Analyst will support the finance team in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, with a particular focus on month-end processes. The role involves working with large volumes of data to ensure financial integrity and support business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing core month-end tasks such as accruals, prepayments, journal entries, and revenue recognition.
• Conducting variance analysis and preparing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Managing invoicing processes and ensuring accurate financial documentation.
• Working independently to identify and resolve issues, with minimal supervision.
• Handling and analysing large datasets using Excel, ensuring precision and attention to detail.
• Assistance with audit queries
• Assistance with preparation of budgets and forecast
• Supporting financial planning and reporting activities as required.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA).
• Strong understanding of core accounting principles, particularly double-entry bookkeeping.

Experience

• Proven experience in month-end financial processes, including:
• Accruals and prepayments
• Journal entries
• Revenue recognition
• Variance analysis
• Invoicing
• Balance sheet reconciliations

Skills

• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to manage and analyse large datasets.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of tasks.

Attributes

• Solutions-driven mindset with a proactive approach to challenges.
• Able to work unsupervised and manage time effectively.
• Clear communicator, capable of presenting financial insights to non-finance stakeholders.