Junior Finance Analyst : 9 Months Fixed Term : Rapidly Growing Services Group : Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Your new company
Hays Accountancy and Finance are partnering with a rapidly growing private equity:backed technology group to recruit a dynamic and hands:on Junior Finance Analyst for a 9:month fixed:term contract based in their Gloucester, Gloucestershire site. This is a growth opportunity joining the management accounting team to support during a period of rapid growth and transformation. The position will involve support in the production of management accounts and providing detailed analysis of the cost of sale to aid the understanding of the numbers and variation to expectation. The role will require working with the Senior Finance Manager to ensure there is a full understanding of the numbers and how they translate to the expectation of the business against budget and forecast. Ideally, you will be AAT qualified, part:qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or qualified by experience. A great opportunity in a fast:paced role aiding a business experiencing rapid growth.
Your new role
Your key duties will involve reconciling accounts, preparing journal entries, supporting month:end by carrying out appropriate accounting adjustments, accruals and prepayments. You will analyse financial data to support the understanding of figures, prepare management information with detailed analysis/commentary to explain variances, along with identifying opportunities for cost saving and efficiency. You will support year:end audit processes, ensure information is processed in the accounts is accurate and advise the Ledger Manager of any problems. You will work with the Billings team to ensure accurate reporting, along with understanding how different departments operate. You will be involved in ad:hoc process improvement projects and duties to support the wider accounting function.
What youll need to succeed
To be considered for this hands:on Junior Finance Analyst role, you will need experience in a similar position, sound accounting knowledge of accruals, prepayments, accrued and deferred income. You will be able to manage workloads to meet deadlines, have strong communication skills to communicate across all levels of the business, along with being self:motivated with a proactive approach. You will have strong MS Excel skills to analyse large sets of financial data, an ability to work across multiple financial systems, with key accuracy and attention to detail. You will be AAT qualified, part:qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA, or qualified by experience. Experience within service:led or technology sectors, along with NetSuite and Power BI, would be advantageous but not essential.
What youll get in return
This varied and hands:on Junior Finance Analyst role offers a salary up to GBP 35,000 per annum, dependable on experience, based in Gloucester, Gloucestershire over a 9:month fixed:term contract. Benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, additional leave for your birthday, a generous contributed pension scheme, free daily breakfast/lunch with an on:site canteen, a holiday buy/sell scheme, access to mental health support, parking on:site and further group benefits. A great opportunity to join a rapidly growing private equity:backed business supporting through a period of change and transformation.
What you need to do now
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