Finance Analyst

Join our Financial Reporting team and gain experience across management, statutory and regulatory reporting within a dynamic Finance environment. You'll support a wide range of financial reporting activities, from preparing journals and balance sheet reconciliations to producing management information, supporting statutory accounts and assisting with regulatory reporting, including FCA returns. We don't require experience in every aspect of the role but we're looking for people with experience working in Finance, alongside strong attention to detail, curiosity and a willingness to learn and get involved. You'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team where you can broaden your technical accounting and reporting expertise, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and help deliver high-quality financial reporting and control outcomes for the group. In this role you'll

• Support the delivery of month-end reporting, including journal preparation, reconciliations and supporting management information.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring controls are completed accurately and on time.
• Support the production of statutory accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of regulatory reporting, including FCA returns.
• Investigate and resolve queries, ensuring issues are addressed promptly.
• Contribute to a robust financial control environment and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Finance and the wider business.
• Develop your knowledge of financial reporting, governance and regulatory requirements within a regulated environment., Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities and we're committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop.
  
  Experience in finance, accounting, reporting or financial controls, gained through study, work experience or a previous role.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality, accurate work.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the confidence to investigate and resolve issues.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support colleagues across the wider Finance team.
• Curiosity and a desire to learn, develop new skills and broaden your understanding of financial reporting.
It would be great if you also have:
• Experience of month-end reporting or management accounts preparation.
• Experience preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Knowledge of statutory accounts, audit support or regulatory reporting.
• Experience working within a regulated financial services environment.
• Progress towards, or an interest in pursuing, a professional accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or ACA).
  
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We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. And, as a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long-term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need. We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:
• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual performance-related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 24 days holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies