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Finance Analyst
- Posted 19 March 2020
- Salary £35000 - £41000 per annum + AAT/ACCA/CIMA Study Support
- LocationLondon
- Job type Permanent
- ReferenceBBBH52531_1584635408
- Contact NameAlicia Davis
Job description
THE ROLE
A fantastic opportunity for a FTSE 100 retailer has arisen for a Finance Analyst to join the team at head office in Central London. With excellent progression and development programmes, and full study support, it's a great business to join to help progress your career!
This will include:
Preparation of accounts:
- Assist with the preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts and reports
- for operational management
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the accounting records and financial systems
- Assist with the production of statutory accounts in accordance with the relevant accounting principles and the legislation of the countries in which they operate
- Play a full part in providing relevant & timely financial information to the management team to enable a balanced and objective assessment of the company's strategy and objectives
Budgets and forecasts:
- Assist with the preparation and review of budgets, forecasts and business plans
Financial management & controls:
- Prepare bank payments and VAT returns
- Active management of overheads whilst seeking out areas for efficiencies
- Analysis of results, monitoring variances, identifying trends, recommending actions to
- management
- Reconciles transactions by comparing and correcting data
- Preparation of monthly processing of payroll and payments to employees, plus review of all staff expenses
- Monitoring compliance with the company's controls and procedures
- Play an active role in assisting management in the risk assessment process and embedding a risk management culture throughout the organisation
Taxation:
- Assist with returns for Corporation tax, VAT and other relevant taxes, liaising with external experts where required.
General:
- Carry out any further tasks for which your qualifications & experience are suited as directed by the Company
- Protects operations by keeping financial information confidential
- Use of Netsuite accounting system
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- A multi-tasker with the skills to work in a fast moving business
- Set priorities, with keen analytic, organisation and problem solving skills
- A desire to study towards a recognised accountancy qualification
- Experience of Netsuite would be desirable, but not essential as training can be given
Benefits:
- £35-41k basic - dependant on experience
- Full study support for ACCA/CIMA/AAT
- 24 days annual leave, rising to 26 with 2 year service, plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Working from home and flexi-working
- Private medical insurance
- 10-30% staff discount across all brands
- Cycle to work scheme/season ticket loan