Finance Analyst

Finance Project Accountant / Finance Analyst (FTC)

Location: London (Office-based initially)
Salary: £32,000 - £45,000 per annum
Contract: 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract
Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a finance professional to join a growing international consultancy during a period of systems transformation. This role will play a key part in supporting the implementation of a new finance system, ensuring accurate data migration, reconciliation of balances and support across a range of finance projects.

This position would suit an ambitious Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant or Finance Analyst with strong Excel skills who is looking to gain experience within a fast-paced professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the migration and validation of financial data into the new Maconomy system.
• Perform open balance reconciliations and month-end reconciliations.
• Review, cleanse and validate financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with month-end close activities and reporting processes.
• Provide support with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Assist with audit preparation and audit-related requests.
• Work closely with finance stakeholders to resolve data discrepancies.
• Support wider finance projects and process improvement initiatives as required.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation throughout the migration process.

Person Specification

Essential

• 2 to 4 years' experience within a finance or accounting role.
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and data manipulation.
• Experience performing reconciliations and supporting month-end processes.
• Experience working with multiple finance/accounting systems.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Immediately available or available at short notice.

Desirable

• Previous finance systems migration or implementation experience.
• Experience using Maconomy.
• Exposure to budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Audit preparation experience.
• AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to play a key role in a business-critical finance transformation project.
• Exposure to a dynamic and international professional services environment.
• Potential for contract extension or permanent employment.
• Collaborative and supportive working culture.
• Opportunity to develop systems implementation and project finance experience.

Additional Information

• The role will be fully office-based for the initial 6-month period.
• There is potential for hybrid working thereafter (3 days in the office).
• Candidates must be available to start as soon as possible.