Junior Analyst, Commercial Compliance

Talentedge Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm in London is seeking a Junior Analyst for their Commercial Compliance team. This role involves supporting financial accuracy, managing supplier reconciliations, and working closely with audits. Ideal candidates will have a keen interest in accountancy qualifications, strong interpersonal and Excel skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This position offers excellent career development within a global marketing environment, providing exposure to high-value client relationships and complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of client reports as per contracts.
• Manage supplier reconciliations working with internal teams.
• Review financial positions to identify risks.
• Maintain records for client reporting cycles.
• Process payment documentation for financial transfers.
• Work with external auditors during client reviews.
• Gather financial records ahead of audits.
• Respond to auditor queries and liaise with teams.
• Coordinate meetings to ensure audit readiness.
• Implement improvements from audit findings.

Skills

Interest in professional accountancy qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Team-oriented approach

Advanced Excel skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Resilience under pressure

Job description

Junior Analyst, Commercial Compliance – Finance

Location: London Bridge, London

Contract Type: Permanent.

About the Company

Our client is a global marketing giant, offering a fantastic opportunity to join the Commercial Compliance team as a Junior Commercial Analyst. You'll work alongside experienced Commercial Managers and collaborate with client facing teams to maintain financial accuracy, ensure contractual obligations are met, and support the organisation's commercial objectives. This role combines compliance oversight with commercial awareness, making it ideal for someone who wants to understand both the detail and the bigger picture.

Key Responsibilities

Contract & Financial Compliance

• Support the preparation of regular client reports and declarations as required by contractual agreements
• Help manage and reduce outstanding supplier reconciliations by working with internal client teams
• Review financial positions before formal reporting to identify and mitigate potential risks
• Maintain accurate records and tracking systems for client reporting cycles
• Process payment documentation and coordinate financial transfers

Audit Support

• Work with external auditors during client review processes
• Gather and organise financial records and supporting evidence ahead of scheduled audits
• Respond to auditor queries promptly and liaise with relevant teams
• Coordinate internal preparation meetings to ensure teams are audit-ready
• Help implement improvements identified through audit findings

What You'll Need

• Interest in pursuing professional accountancy qualifications (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across different teams and levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Team-oriented approach with a collaborative working style
• Advanced Excel skills
• Meticulous attention to detail with a focus on accuracySelf-starter mentality with ability to prioritise and manage workload independently
• Resilience under pressure and ability to meet deadlines consistently

What Makes a Great Fit

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re naturally curious about how commercial agreements work, enjoy problem solving, and can balance precision with pace. You’ll need to be comfortable asking questions, challenging inconsistencies, and ensuring financial integrity while supporting the commercial success of the business.

Why This Role?

This position offers genuine development opportunities within commercial finance and the creative industry. You’ll gain exposure to complex contractual arrangements, high-value client relationships, and global reporting frameworks while building foundational skills that will serve your long-term career.