Part-Qualified Finance Analyst - Morgan McKinley

Finance Analyst / Assistant Management Accountant

Bristol | Hybrid (2-3 days in the office) | £38,000 - £40,000 + Study Support

Looking to build a career in commercial finance with one of the UK's leading professional services firms?

We are recruiting for an ambitious Finance Analyst / Assistant Management Accountant in Central Bristol to be part of a well-established commercial finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified finance professional looking to develop their management accounting skills, work closely with senior stakeholders, and progress towards a Finance Business Partner position.

You'll join a collaborative and forward-thinking finance function that is embracing technology, data and AI to improve commercial decision-making. Working alongside experienced Finance Business Partners, you'll gain exposure to the wider business while supporting strategic financial planning and reporting across the firm.

What you'll be doing

Working as part of the Commercial Finance team, you'll partner with colleagues across the business to provide meaningful financial insight and support commercial decision-making.

Key responsibilities include

Producing accurate financial reports, management information and analysis

Analysing financial data from multiple sources to identify trends and opportunities

Supporting budgeting, forecasting and management accounting activities

Creating engaging dashboards, charts and visual reports using modern reporting tools

Working closely with Finance Business Partners and senior stakeholders to deliver commercial insight

Helping drive improvements in reporting processes through Power BI, Power Automate and emerging AI technologies

Supporting ad hoc commercial finance projects across the wider business

About you

We're looking for someone with a strong foundation in finance who is keen to continue developing within a commercial environment.

You'll ideally have

Experience as a Finance Analyst, Assistant Management Accountant or in a similar commercial finance role

Exposure to management accounting and financial reporting

Be part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA or ACA), or hold AAT Level 4 with aspirations to continue studying

Strong Excel skills, including formulas and functions

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Confidence communicating financial information to a range of stakeholders

The ability to present data clearly through reports, dashboards and visualisations

Experience with Power BI, SQL or Power Automate would be advantageous but is not essential, as training and development will be provided.

About the business

Our client are one of the UK's most respected independent law firms, recognised for delivering exceptional client service while fostering an inclusive, collaborative and innovative culture. Its finance team plays a key role in supporting the firm's continued growth and strategic direction.

This opportunity offers far more than a traditional finance analyst role. You'll become part of a highly regarded Commercial Finance team where you'll receive ongoing support, genuine career development and exposure to senior leaders across the business.

What's on offer?

Hybrid working (typically 2-3 days per week in the Bristol office)

Study support following successful completion of probation

Clear progression towards a Finance Business Partner career path

Opportunity to work with modern reporting tools including Power BI and AI-driven technologies

Collaborative, supportive and highly experienced finance team

Exposure to senior stakeholders and commercially focused projects

Excellent benefits package and a strong commitment to employee development

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your commercial finance expertise, gain exposure to business partnering and build a long-term career within a leading professional services organisation, we'd love to hear from you.