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Entry Level Financial Analyst/ Accountant

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Manchester

Requirements

  • Recently qualified in an ACA, CIMA, or ACCA
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel is essential
  • Experience with Power BI would be advantageous but not essential
  • Proactive self-starter who thrives on being fully accountable for their work
  • Experience of presenting insights in a structured way
  • Ability to manage fast changing priorities
  • Broad understanding of key accounting principles
  • Willingness to go above and beyond

Responsibilities

  • Generating period sales reports for internal and external distribution.
  • Supporting in the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
  • Maintaining and creating financial planning models.
  • Assisting in creating insightful reporting catalogue to support different business units.
  • Proactively seeking opportunities to enhance reporting and analysis within the company.
  • Providing commentary on variance analysis and insightful commentary for period end reviews.
  • Identifying financial risks and opportunities, escalating to senior management where necessary.
  • Collaborating with senior members of the accounting and finance teams.

FAQs

What roles and responsibilities will I have as an Entry Level Financial Analyst/Accountant?

As an Entry Level Financial Analyst/Accountant, you will be responsible for generating period sales reports, supporting financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, maintaining financial planning models, creating insightful reporting catalogues, providing variance analysis commentary, identifying financial risks and opportunities, and collaborating with senior accounting and finance team members.

What educational qualifications are required for this position?

You should be recently qualified in ACA, CIMA, or ACCA to be eligible for this role.

Is advanced knowledge of Excel a requirement for this position?

Yes, advanced knowledge of Excel is essential for this role.

Will I need experience with Power BI for this role?

Experience with Power BI would be advantageous but is not essential.

What personal qualities are important for this role?

A proactive self-starter who thrives on accountability for their work, with the ability to manage fast-changing priorities and a willingness to go above and beyond are important qualities for this role.

Is presenting insights in a structured way required for this job?

Yes, experience in presenting insights in a structured manner is required for this position.

Are there opportunities for professional development within this role?

Yes, there are opportunities for professional development as you will collaborate with senior members of the accounting and finance teams.

What is the work environment like for this position?

The work environment is dynamic, with a focus on enhancing reporting and analysis within the company, which may require adapting to fast-changing priorities.

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