Finance & Cost Ledger Analyst - Insightful & Detail-Driven

Ad Warrior Ltd; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Benjamin Edwards Recruitment is seeking a Finance Analyst to join its Newark-based finance team. The role focuses on analysing costs, margins and financial information, supporting month-end processes and ensuring accurate reporting.

You will investigate discrepancies, prepare journals and accruals, and collaborate with Sales and Procurement to obtain reliable data. A proactive, curious mindset and strong Excel skills will help you thrive in this stable team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Good Excel skills and confidence with financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and analysing financial information to ensure costs, revenue and margins are accurately recorded.
• Supporting month-end reporting, including preparing journals and accruals.
• Investigating discrepancies and identifying missing or incorrectly allocated costs.
• Monitoring revenue recognition to ensure sales are recorded in the correct accounting period.
• Reviewing stock valuations, provisions and inventory-related financial information.
• Producing and reviewing financial reports to support business decisions.
• Working closely with Sales, Procurement and other departments to obtain accurate financial information.
• Supporting financial controls, reconciliations and compliance processes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting accuracy and internal processes.
• Providing wider support to the finance team when required.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical mindset

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualification / studying

Tools

SAP

Job description

Benjamin Edwards Recruitment is seeking a Finance Analyst to join its Newark-based finance team. The role focuses on analysing costs, margins and financial information, supporting month-end processes and ensuring accurate reporting.

You will investigate discrepancies, prepare journals and accruals, and collaborate with Sales and Procurement to obtain reliable data. A proactive, curious mindset and strong Excel skills will help you thrive in this stable team.