Strategic Finance & Reporting Analyst

Axis CLC; London Borough of Newham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave

8 Bank Holidays

24/7 GP and wellbeing support

Perkbox benefits up to £350/year

1 paid volunteer day

Refer-a-friend bonus £2,000

Job summary

Axis CLC is a national property maintenance and compliance partner with over 110 years of experience and 23 offices across the UK. We seek a Finance & Reporting Analyst to join our Group Finance team, supporting revenue recognition projects, system implementation, and high-quality financial reporting.

You will assist month/quarter/year-end closes, balance sheet reconciliations and provide insights to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA, or studying towards qualification.
• Experience in general ledger, financial accounting or management accounting.
• Proficient in month-end processes, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel with data manipulation, analysis and reconciliation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Clear communication with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive approach with focus on continuous improvement and data quality.

Responsibilities

• Support the Group’s FRS 102 revenue recognition project by analysing data and preparing schedules.
• Collaborate with Finance colleagues and external advisers to resolve discrepancies and maintain project docs.
• Assist Phase B of the finance system implementation with data preparation, validation and testing.
• Prepare, review and post journals and accounting adjustments for correct period recognition.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities and deadlines.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Produce financial reports, variance analysis and commentary for stakeholders.
• Work with AP, Payroll, FP&A and ops to resolve issues and improve data quality.
• Maintain audit trails and respond to audit queries; strengthen controls and streamline reporting.

Skills

ACCA/CIMA in progress

General ledger experience

Month-end close

Excel advanced

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance

Job description

Axis CLC is a national property maintenance and compliance partner with over 110 years of experience and 23 offices across the UK. We seek a Finance & Reporting Analyst to join our Group Finance team, supporting revenue recognition projects, system implementation, and high-quality financial reporting.

You will assist month/quarter/year-end closes, balance sheet reconciliations and provide insights to stakeholders.