Finance Analyst jobs in United Kingdom

Location: Uxbridge London UK

Type of Employment: Full-time

The Junior Accountant will under the guidance of the Finance Manager / Senior Accountant support routine accounting processing tax and compliance filings voucher / document organization and basic reconciliations. They will assist the company in completing UK-local financial and tax compliance requirements on time and accurately (such as VAT PAYE etc.) and provide reliable data support for management and external auditors.

• Enter and review daily journal entries invoices and expense claims; maintain consistency between the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
• Perform basic reconciliations of bank accounts intercompany / vendor / customer accounts and account-code balances; promptly follow up on unreconciled items and discrepancies.
• Organize and archive supporting documentation keeping the books audit-ready at all times.

• Review and process employee expense claims (mileage travel subsistence gifts / entertainment etc.) ensuring documentation is complete policy-compliant and properly recorded.
• When the manager is absent or busy act as substitute for necessary approval checks and error reviews in the reimbursement process.

• Use SAP and related tools (e.g. system-exported reports or Excel working papers) to prepare information required for VAT PAYE Corporation Tax etc.
• Assist audit work by providing necessary SAP outputs aged analysis exception details reconciliation schedules and other supporting data.
• Maintain communication records with tax advisors or HMRC and execute required corrections or adjustments based on audit findings.

• Assist in preparing monthly / quarterly reports and provide supporting analyses.
• Support the collection of data and preparation of initial responses required by external audits or HMRC enquiries (subject to senior review).
• Liaise with Group / Headquarters for data alignment ensuring consistency in definitions and policy application.

• Execute and document basic internal control tests and sample checks from checklists report anomalies and track corrective actions.
• Regularly assess and test internal controls over tax and financial reporting processes

• Bachelors degree or above in Accounting Finance Taxation or a related field.
• Typically 2-5 years of experience in accounting or audit; familiar with daily bookkeeping reconciliations and month- / period-end closing processes.
• Must have experience using the SAP general ledger module (FI / CO or relevant sub-modules) with ability to enter journal entries perform account enquiries and generate output reports proficiently.
• Audit support experience or compliance process experience is preferred.
• Basic understanding of UK tax compliance (e.g. VAT PAYE Corporation Tax).
• Candidates who are working toward or willing to pursue professional qualifications (e.g. ACCA CIMA ACA AAT) are preferred.

• Proficient in operating the SAP system and understanding its integration with daily accounting workflows.
• Strong data-analysis skills attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good communication skills and cross-department collaboration awareness.
• Strong time management skills able to deliver on time under month-end / quarter-end pressure.
• Ability to propose process improvements and drive implementation.

• Competitive remuneration based on performance and experience.
• Opportunities for department and company-wide team building events.
• A chance to contribute to the transition towards zero-emission transportation and the decarbonization of the economy.

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Key Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation,Accounting Software,Account Analysis,Journal Entries,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Sage,Account Reconciliation,Bank Reconciliation,Microsoft Excel,Accounts Payable

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1