Finance and Reporting Analyst

Anderson Knight Limited; Scotland; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Exposure to broad finance activities

Job summary

Anderson Knight Limited is supporting a well-established organisation as it seeks a Finance & Reporting Analyst to join its finance team.

The role focuses on financial reporting, month-end processes and analysis, providing accurate information and insights to drive business decisions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to progress within a supportive environment and broaden exposure to budgeting, forecasting and audit preparation.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, financial reporting or similar finance role.
• ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualifications in progress or completed.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial reporting principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Assist with month-end and year-end processes.
• Prepare and post journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and analyze variances.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting, and produce management reports.
• Support audit requirements and year-end preparation.

Skills

Accounting/finance experience

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Education

ACCA/CIMA (or studying towards)

Job description

Anderson Knight is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation for a Finance & Reporting Analyst to join its finance team.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced finance professional who is looking to take the next step in their career and build on their existing accounting and reporting experience. The role would suit someone who enjoys working with numbers, understands the wider commercial picture and is keen to develop within a supportive finance environment.

The Role

As a Finance & Reporting Analyst, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day finance function, with a particular focus on financial reporting, month-end processes and analysis.

You will work closely with colleagues across the business, providing accurate financial information and helping to ensure that key financial information is understood and acted upon.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports and supporting schedules
• Assist with month-end and year-end processes
• Prepare and post journals, accruals and prepayments
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations
• Analyse financial performance and investigate variances
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting
• Produce regular financial reports for management
• Monitor costs and highlight areas requiring further investigation
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Support with audit requirements and year-end preparation
• Provide financial insight and support to colleagues across the business
• Assist with ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required

About You

• Previous experience in an accounting, financial reporting or similar finance role
• Ideally studying towards, or qualified in, ACCA, CIMA or a similar qualification
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable analysing financial information and explaining findings
• Well organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive approach with a genuine interest in developing your career

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to develop your accounting and financial reporting experience
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Exposure to a broad range of finance and commercial activities
• Genuine opportunity for career progression

If you’re an experienced finance professional looking for a role where you can continue to develop your skills and take the next step in your career, we’d be keen to hear back.