Overview
A UK Highstreet giant has recently approached Mitchell Adam for assistance with their search for a talented Junior Finance Analyst. This organisation are a household name in the retail sector and have been a staple of UK Highstreets for decades. They have gone through a period of growth and have recently expanded their finance team in Solihull. They are looking to develop the detail of their analysis within the business and have invested heavily in their financial analysis department. Their aim is to bring on an ambitious individual with prior experience with month end responsibilities to join their team. The organisation provides a fantastic study support package and the option to work in a hybrid flexible working style.
This organisation has remained at the top of their sector in the UK for many years, and they believe this has been able to occur due to their success and output from their talented teams across the business. They believe that a happy and engaged workforce results in a positive output and "feel-good" atmosphere around the organisation. They love to reward their staff with trips to other branches as well as social visits to the city centre to enjoy a team bonding night. As a Junior Finance Analyst, you will be placed on a path of progression. This path could result in becoming a Senior Finance Analyst, a Senior Management Accountant or even a Finance Business Partner depending on your progression and your desires within the organisation. Your progression is dependant on your ambition, motivation and work ethic and the organisation are looking for an individual who is keen to progress within the business. The role will consist of producing detailed reports, liaising with individuals and having conversations about their financial health and completing accounting tasks such as posting journals and completing reconciliations.
Skills Required
- To be confident and charismatic. This role will involve you being at the forefront of financial meetings, where your commentary will be heard and considered. This means that it is important that you can communicate in an effective manner.
- To have a strong analytical ability, it is important to have experience producing reports and providing a commentary for management. The organisation are looking for an individual who is intermediate at Microsoft Excel.
- To have experience posting journals such as accruals and prepayments, and to have experience completing reconciliations on both the balance sheet and bank. Any experience working on the P&L and producing variance analysis would be desired.
- The organisation are ideally looking for someone who is currently studying their ACCA or CIMA qualification, and someone who has the motivation to take on senior responsibilities as they grow into this role.
You Will Receive
- The chance to take on some brilliant responsibilities, and to work for an established organisation that has the ability to provide you with a fantastic progression pathway.
- A lucrative benefits package that includes a brilliant study support package, one that comes with study days and financial bonuses per examination you complete. Spring boarding you on your way to becoming chartered.
- An opportunity to work closely with senior management, who will always look for ways to help you progress and develop. This structure is something that could really help build a brilliant foundation for the rest of your career.
- The opportunity to work in a hybrid flexible style once you have passed your probationary period allowing you to balance your work and social life.
Summary
An established Highstreet brand has recently announced their intention to bring on a talented and ambitious Junior Finance Analyst into their welcoming and social team. They are looking to bring on an intelligent and motivated candidate with prior experience of reporting, posting journals and completing reconciliations.