Graduate Financial Analyst

Begbies Traynor Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking a finance team member to support financial reporting, analysis, and management accounting. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and strong analytical skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a dynamic team that values attention to detail and offers professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Company Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Option to Buy Holidays

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Professional Qualification Support

Social Events Throughout the Year

24/7 Access to Virtual GP

Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Degree with minimum 2.1 or equivalent in relevant fields.
• Strong Excel skills including VLookups and Pivot Tables.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis on KPI reports and assist in financial reporting.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Perform financial analysis to support key business decisions.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Organisational

Education

Degree in Accounting

Degree in Finance

Degree in Maths

Degree in Business Management

Tools

Excel

Job description

The role will be part of the group’s finance team, providing support to the finance business partner and financial control teams.

• Provide analysis & commentary on weekly and monthly KPI reports for the group
• Post accruals, prepayments and other journals as part of the monthly management accounts process
• Support the finance business partners in monthly and quarterly work in progress review, including preparation of monthly journal and detailed analysis of unusual movements
• Assist in preparing financial reports, annual budgets, and periodic forecasts
• Complete cost analysis for offices, reviewing P&Ls, investigating variances and liaising with finance business partners.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities
• Help maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Perform financial analysis to support key business decisions
• Support project work by analysing financial data to identify trends and patterns and provide insights to management.

What are we looking for?

• Degree with a minimum 2.1 or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Maths, or Business Management or has equivalent experience
• Strong Excel skills, including VLookups and Pivot Tables
• High attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proactive, with a willingness to learn and take initiative
• A basic understanding of financial statements and accounting principles is desirable
• Must have the right to work in the UK

Why join Begbies Traynor?

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Option to Buy Holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Professional Qualification Support
• Social events throughout the year
• 24/7 Access to virtual GP + Mental Health Support

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