Finance Analyst

Appleyard Lees IP LLP

. Resolve billing queries and system/data issues, working with billers, fee earners and support teams to improve billing processes and system use .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, reconciliations, and budgeting, with strong proficiency in Excel and finance systems. Capable of producing and presenting detailed financial analyses while supporting process improvements and automation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial ReportingExcel ProficiencyReconciliations ExperienceBudgeting And ForecastingSafe Intacct Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingReconciliationsBudgetingForecastingData AnalysisWIP ManagementBilling ProcessesMonth-End AccountingAttention To DetailProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Safe IntacctEquinoxExcelSharePointPower BI

Certifications & Qualifications

AAT QualificationPart-Qualified CIMAPart-Qualified ACCA

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesTime-Based BillingWIPDebtorsRevenue

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Resolve billing queries and system/data issues, working with billers, fee earners and support teams to improve billing processes and system use
Produce regular WIP, debtor, revenue and billing reports
Deliver ad hoc analysis for the Finance Director and Finance Manager
Support budgeting, forecasting and management information
Carry out bank and balance sheet reconciliations
Assist with month-end journals and management accounts
Maintain accurate financial records and schedules
Support finance projects and system/process changes
Help automate reporting and embed new processes and controls
Report to the Finance Manager and contribute to faster month end, stronger controls and better management information
Use Safe Intacct, Equinox, Excel, SharePoint and Power BI

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–5 years’ relevant finance experience
Strong Excel skills, including working with large data sets
Comfortable working with finance systems and investigating system/data issues
Experience of reconciliations and month-end accounting
An understanding of WIP, billing, debtors and revenue
Ability to produce, manipulate and present financial reports
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Confidence communicating with non-finance colleagues, including fee earners
AAT qualification, or part-qualified CIMA or ACCA (preferred)
Professional services experience, including time-based billing and WIP (preferred)
Experience of Safe Intacct or a similar ERP system (preferred)
Experience of Equinox or another practice management or time and billing system (preferred)
Experience of Power BI or similar reporting tools (preferred)
Budgeting and forecasting experience (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

34 hour working week, Monday – Friday
Hybrid working
A supportive and friendly place to work and learn
Annual salary review
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Salary Exchange
Life assurance
Healthcare Cash Plan & Wellbeing App
Group Income Protection
Long Service Milestones
Social outings
Vouchers on Christmas, birthdays and special occasions
Charity events
Great career prospects
Friendly and supportive place to work and learn