Junior Finance Analyst

Michael Page (UK); Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Junior Finance Analyst to join their team in Leeds City Centre. This entry-level role requires a degree in Accounting or Finance and offers competitive salary alongside career progression opportunities. You will prepare financial reports, assist in budgeting, and collaborate with teams to ensure data accuracy, all within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent role with opportunities for career progression

Generous holiday leave

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proficiency in financial analysis and reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel.
• Some work experience in a finance/accounting role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse financial reports to support decision-making processes.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial data management.
• Monitor and reconcile accounts, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Identify areas for process improvement and recommend solutions.
• Support audits by providing necessary documentation and insights.
• Maintain financial systems and ensure data integrity.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on financial performance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

New Junior Finance Analyst position

Excellent entry level role in Leeds City Centre

About Our Client

The company is a well-established organisation in the Financial Services industry. With a focus on excellence in financial management, it operates as a growing business, offering a professional yet collaborative environment to its employees.

Job Description

• Prepare and analyse financial reports to support decision-making processes.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial data management.
• Monitor and reconcile accounts, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Identify areas for process improvement and recommend solutions.
• Support audits by providing necessary documentation and insights.
• Maintain financial systems and ensure data integrity.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on financial performance.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Junior Finance Analyst should have:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proficiency in financial analysis and reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel.
• Some work experience in a finance/accounting role.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Permanent role with opportunities for career progression.
• Generous holiday leave and a supportive work environment.
• Based in Leeds, with convenient access to local amenities and transport links.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Junior Finance Analyst within the Financial Services industry, we encourage you to apply today!