Junior Data Quality Analyst

Back To Work; Daventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Back To Work is seeking a Junior Data Quality Analyst for an accountancy firm in Northampton. You will support data checks and reporting to ensure client and financial information is accurate and complete.

In this role you will investigate discrepancies, help with data cleansing and standardisation, and maintain secure records in line with GDPR and confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to checking information.
• Good numerical skills and the ability to spot errors and inconsistencies.
• A genuine interest in data quality, accountancy and financial information.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with confidence to ask questions.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and handle confidential information responsibly.
• Willingness to learn new systems and develop spreadsheet and data analysis skills

Responsibilities

• Check, validate and maintain client and financial data across the firm’s systems.
• Support the preparation of regular data quality reports, highlighting errors, missing information and progress on corrections.
• Assist in monitoring key data quality measures, including: accuracy, completeness, consistency, duplicates, timeliness.
• Investigate discrepancies, working with colleagues to confirm information and resolve data quality issues.
• Support data cleansing, standardisation and duplicate removal, maintaining a clear record of changes.
• Handle confidential client and financial information securely, following GDPR requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Data quality mindset

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Willingness to learn

Job description

We are looking for a Junior Data Quality Analyst to join an accountancy firm in Northampton. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, identifying inconsistencies and solving problems to develop a career in data quality within a professional services environment.

Working closely with accountancy and client services teams, you will help ensure that client and financial data is accurate, complete and consistent. You will support routine data checks, investigate discrepancies and maintain reliable records, helping teams deliver accurate reporting and a high standard of client service.

KEY DUTIES

• Check, validate and maintain client and financial data across the firm’s systems.
• Support the preparation of regular data quality reports, highlighting errors, missing information and progress on corrections.
• Assist in monitoring key data quality measures, including:
  • Accuracy of client and financial records
  • Completeness of required information
  • Consistency of data across systems
  • Duplicate records and unresolved discrepancies
  • Timeliness of data updates and corrections
• Investigate discrepancies, working with colleagues to confirm information and resolve data quality issues.
• Support data cleansing, standardisation and duplicate removal, maintaining a clear record of changes.
• Handle confidential client and financial information securely, following the firm’s data protection policies and GDPR requirements.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to checking information.
• Good numerical skills and the ability to spot errors and inconsistencies.
• A genuine interest in data quality, accountancy and financial information.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with confidence to ask questions and clarify information.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and handle confidential information responsibly.
• Willingness to learn new systems and develop spreadsheet and data analysis skills