Finance Analyst - Cost Ledger & Month-End Insight

Ad Warrior Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Company pension scheme

Life assurance (4x salary)

Free on-site parking

On-site training and development

Job summary

Benjamin Edwards Recruitment is recruiting for a Finance Analyst / Cost Ledger Analyst to join a well-established business based in Newark, Nottinghamshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys analysing figures and understanding the story behind the numbers.

Working within a friendly finance team, you will ensure the accuracy of financial information, review costs and margins, support month-end reporting and collaborate with colleagues across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or accounting role with focus on accuracy and reporting.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Inquisitive mindset, able to investigate discrepancies and question figures.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across departments.
• Proactive, takes ownership and follows tasks through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Review financial information to ensure costs, revenue and margins are recorded accurately.
• Support month-end reporting, including journals and accruals.
• Investigate discrepancies and identify missing or incorrectly allocated costs.
• Monitor revenue recognition to ensure correct accounting period.
• Review stock valuations, provisions and inventory-related information.
• Produce and review financial reports to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Procurement and other departments for accurate data.
• Support financial controls, reconciliations and compliance processes.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

SAP experience (advantageous)

Education

AAT qualification or studying accounting qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Benjamin Edwards Recruitment is recruiting for a Finance Analyst / Cost Ledger Analyst to join a well-established business based in Newark, Nottinghamshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys analysing figures and understanding the story behind the numbers.

Working within a friendly finance team, you will ensure the accuracy of financial information, review costs and margins, support month-end reporting and collaborate with colleagues across the business.