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Graduate Financial Analyst

Begbies Traynor Group • Manchester, ENG, GB • 1w ago

Job Number: Fin_AN_Man

Contract Type: Full Time

Salary: DOE

Job Location: Manchester

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

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