Finance Analyst (Part or Newly Qualified)
Perm
Theale Hybrid (3 days per week on site)
You must be eligible to work in the UK without the need for Sponsorship
The Financial Analyst will support the finance team in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, with a particular focus on month-end processes. The role involves working with large volumes of data to ensure financial integrity and support business decision-making.
Key responsibilities include:
Performing core month-end tasks such as accruals, prepayments, journal entries, and revenue recognition.
Conducting variance analysis and preparing balance sheet reconciliations.
Managing invoicing processes and ensuring accurate financial documentation.
Working independently to identify and resolve issues, with minimal supervision.
Handling and analysing large datasets using Excel, ensuring precision and attention to detail.
Assistance with audit queries
Assistance with preparation of budgets and forecast
Supporting financial planning and reporting activities as required.
Qualifications
Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA).
Strong understanding of core accounting principles, particularly double-entry bookkeeping.
Experience
Proven experience in month-end financial processes, including:
Accruals and prepayments
Journal entries
Revenue recognition
Variance analysis
Invoicing
Balance sheet reconciliations
Skills
Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to manage and analyse large datasets.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of tasks.
Attributes
Solutions-driven mindset with a proactive approach to challenges.
Able to work unsupervised and manage time effectively.
Clear communicator, capable of presenting financial insights to non-finance stakeholders.
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