Graduate Finance Analyst

Select Appointments; Croydon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Re-insurance/Speciality Insurance sector is seeking a Graduate Finance Analyst. This role provides an opportunity to study for the ACCA qualification while gaining valuable experience. Responsibilities include management account production, financial reporting, and supporting financial operations. Ideal for recent graduates passionate about a finance career.

Qualifications

• Degree educated (1st/2:1) in Accountancy & Finance or related subject.
• Strong A-level results.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Monthly management account production.
• Production of weekly finance reports.
• Assisting in financial operations and resolving queries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Reporting skills

Education

Degree in Accountancy & Finance, Economics or related subject

Strong A-level results

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our client, a high growth business that operate within the Re-insurance/Speciality Insurance sector is looking to add to its team with the addition of a Graduate Finance Analyst.

This challenging and rewarding role offers an exciting opportunity to study for your ACCA qualification whilst gaining relevant work experience along the way. Reporting into the Finance Manager this role offers the opportunity to fast track your career and challenge yourself on a daily basis.

Key responsibilities:

• Monthly management account production
• Production of weekly finance reports to be shared both internally and to our external clients
• Assisting in the smooth financial operations of the company resolving queries and setting up invoice payments
• Annual statutory reporting and audit responses
• Ad-hoc financial analysis and reconciliation of ledger accounts
• Production of key Insurance finance reports
• Accounts Receivable and Credit Control

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Strong written and spoken communication skills to enable communication at all levels.
• Ability to handle a varied workload and competing priorities.
• Strong analytical, research and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe.
• Willingness to work extended hours, as required especially during month end.
• Degree educated (1st/2:1) in Accountancy & Finance, Economics or a business-related subject with finance focused modules
• Strong A-level results

Role is 5 days per week in the office and Croydon based with some travel required to other offices from time to time.

If you are recently graduated/soon to graduate and are passionate about a career in finance, with the desire and drive that it takes to become ACCA qualified, then please send your CV to me ASAP to find out more.