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.