Finance Analyst

Location: London
Salary: £40,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent

A well-established international financial services organisation is seeking a Finance Analyst to join its London-based finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to broaden their exposure across financial reporting, regulatory reporting, reconciliations and financial analysis within a regulated environment.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in supporting the preparation of management information, Head Office reporting, reconciliations and regulatory submissions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing daily, monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Assisting with Head Office reporting, including balance sheet and profit & loss analysis.
• Performing balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations and investigating variances.
• Supporting the preparation of UK regulatory returns and supporting schedules.
• Assisting with statutory reporting and year-end audit requirements.
• Supporting VAT and Corporation Tax reporting processes.
• Preparing management information and financial analysis for senior stakeholders.
• Responding to internal and external audit queries.
• Maintaining reporting procedures, controls and supporting documentation.
• Assisting with finance projects, process improvements and testing activities.

• Previous experience within a finance, accounting or reporting role.
• Experience preparing financial reports, reconciliations and supporting month-end processes.
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs and data analysis.
• Studying towards ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent accounting qualification.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across the business.

• Exposure to a broad range of financial reporting and analysis activities.
• Opportunity to work within a highly regulated financial services environment.
• Supportive team environment with strong learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Excellent platform for career progression within finance.

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