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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong accounting and financial analysis skills with hands-on experience in month-end processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reconciliation, with a focus on process improvement and effective communication of financial information.
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Accounting QualificationFinancial Analysis SkillsMonth-End ProcessesMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyExperience in Regulated Environment
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Hard Skills
Month-End Close ActivitiesAccruals ManagementPrepayments ManagementVariance AnalysisCost Centre ReportingFinancial ReconciliationCost Allocation CalculationsBudget Performance MonitoringProcess ImprovementVAT Knowledge
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsClear CommunicationCollaborationOwnership of Tasks
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Dynamics NAVERP SystemsReporting Tools
Industry Keywords
BankingFinancial ServicesRegulated EnvironmentAudit Support
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Perform month-end close activities for capital and operating expenditure across all entities
- Manage accruals, prepayments, recharges, depreciation and reconciliations
- Perform variance analyses and investigate differences
- Support management and regulatory reporting
- Prepare cost centre reports and expense analyses
- Support cost centre owners in monitoring spend and budget performance
- Identify cost trends, risks and anomalies, escalating where appropriate
- Help prepare management presentations and reporting packs
- Prepare and maintain cost allocation calculations and supporting schedules
- Participate in the annual cost budget and monthly rolling forecasts
- Help prepare cost outlooks and scenario analyses
- Support maintenance and improvement of systems and reporting tools
- Identify and implement process improvements
- Contribute to current policies and procedure documentation
- Guide analysts and review their work where required
- Support training and knowledge sharing across the team
- Act as deputy to the Manager when required
- Support the Manager – Expense Management and Deputy CFO on other finance activities as needed
Requirements
What you’ll need- Strong accounting and financial analysis skills, supported by practical experience in a finance environment
- Relevant qualification or studies in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
- Hands-on experience with month-end processes, including reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and review of financial information
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to investigate variances, identify trends, explain movements and resolve control issues
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including analysing and reconciling large datasets
- Ability to take ownership of complex tasks and deliver accurately within tight reporting deadlines
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and stakeholders
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, particularly when explaining financial information and analytical findings
- Experience within banking, financial services or another regulated environment is desirable
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV or a similar ERP/accounting system is desirable
- Experience preparing management information, financial analysis or month-end reporting is desirable
- Knowledge of VAT and relevant accounting treatments is desirable
- Experience improving financial processes, reconciliations, controls or reporting is desirable
- Experience supporting audits and responding to internal or external information requests is desirable
Benefits
Comp & perks- Exposure to the Group’s full cost base across all entities
- Visibility with senior stakeholders through management packs
- A first taste of leadership through reviewing others’ work, coaching colleagues and deputising for the Manager
- Growth, collaboration and innovation opportunities
- Full-time employment (40 hours)