Graduate Financial Analyst

Job Description

The role will be part of the group’s finance team, providing support to the finance business partner and financial control teams.

• Provide analysis & commentary on weekly and monthly KPI reports for the group
• Post accruals, prepayments and other journals as part of the monthly management accounts process
• Support the finance business partners in monthly and quarterly work in progress review, including preparation of monthly journal and detailed analysis of unusual movements
• Assist in preparing financial reports, annual budgets, and periodic forecasts
• Complete cost analysis for offices, reviewing P&Ls, investigating variances and liaising with finance business partners.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities
• Help maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Perform financial analysis to support key business decisions
• Support project work by analysing financial data to identify trends and patterns and provide insights to management.

What are we looking for?

• Degree with a minimum 2.1 or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Maths, or Business Management or has equivalent experience
• Strong Excel skills, including VLookups and Pivot Tables
• Excellent communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proactive, with a willingness to learn and take initiative
• A basic understanding of financial statements and accounting principles is desirable
• Must have the right to work in the UK

Why join Begbies Traynor?

• Flexible working
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• 23 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Option to Buy Holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee discount scheme (Gym, Retailers etc)
• Professional Qualification Support
• Social events throughout the year
• Health & Wellbeing programme
• Paid volunteer time
• 24/7 Access to virtual GP + Mental Health Support