Finance Analyst

Overview

Finance Analyst

Location: Bristol – hybrid

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE

Contract: full-time, permanent

Great Benefits

Overview

The role is within the Financial Control team and reports to the UK Head of Finance. It covers all aspects of finance, with a primary focus on revenue and costs relating to public sector clients.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should hold, or be currently pursuing, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications, with recent and relevant finance experience.

Technical Skills

Strong IT skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics or SAP are essential.

Core Competencies

Attention to detail, analytical problem‑solving, risk assessment, and strong time‑management skills.

Core Duties:

1. Approvals & Financial Control

• Invoice approval at AP level, with a focus on costs relating to public sector clients
• Support with AP and AR write‑offs and adjustments
• Support the finance team with payment approvals

2. Month‑End Close Activities

• Accruals and provisions
• Reconciliations and controls (including passthrough costs)
• Reallocations and cost attribution
• Develop an in‑depth understanding of public sector clients’ gross margin

3. Reporting Responsibilities

• ONS statistical reporting
• Public sector open‑book ownership, adapting the model in line with evolving client requirements

4. Relationships

• Work closely with the management accounts team and provide cover when required
• Collaborate with shared services teams to understand O2C and P2P cycles and their impact on public sector reporting
• Build strong working relationships with public sector operations and commercial account teams

5. Systems & Process Ownership

• Support Chart of Accounts control
• Maintain and update process documentation
• Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives

6. Compliance & Internal Governance

• Support audit activities
• Maintain policy governance
• Maintain awareness of any taxation impacts, including VAT treatment, and highlight potential tax issues to ensure compliance with HMRC requirements and internal policies

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