Financial Analyst

Project People; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Finance Analyst to enhance their analytical and reporting skills in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will support month-end tasks and ensure accurate financial reporting, with a role that offers hybrid working in Reading. The ideal applicant is part-qualified or newly qualified, with experience in various financial processes.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in month-end financial processes.
• Experience in accruals, prepayments, journal entries, revenue recognition.
• Capable of conducting variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Perform core month-end tasks accurately.
• Conduct variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage invoicing processes and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Identify and resolve financial integrity issues.
• Analyze large datasets in Excel with precision.
• Assist with audit queries and budgets.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

High attention to detail

Strong analytical abilities

Problem-solving skills

Education

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

Job description

Are you a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant looking to develop your analytical and reporting skills in a dynamic, data-driven environment?

We’re seeking a Finance Analyst to join one of our high profile clients in a growing finance team, supporting accurate and timely financial reporting with a focus on month-end processes.

The role has 3 days hybrid working in the office each week in Reading.

Great benefits on offer which includes a very generous holiday allowance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform core month-end tasks, including accruals, prepayments, journal entries, and revenue recognition.
• Conduct variance analysis and prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage invoicing processes and ensure accurate financial documentation.
• Work independently to identify and resolve issues, ensuring financial integrity.
• Analyse and manage large datasets in Excel with precision and attention to detail.
• Assist with audit queries, budgets, forecasts, and financial planning activities.
• Support process improvements to streamline financial operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA)
• Proven experience in month-end financial processes, including accruals, prepayments, journal entries, revenue recognition, variance analysis, invoicing, and 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.