Financial Reporting Analyst - 6 month fixed term contract

The Financial Analyst will report to the Financial Controller, you will play a lead role in delivering effective financial control, reporting, systems, and processes.

Remote working

Client Details

My client is a well known Scottish Charity based in the Central Belt.

Description

Key tasks will include:

• Assisting the Financial Controller to ensure that appropriate financial control processes are in place and overseeing the implementation of these controls on a day-to-day basis.
• Producing accurate and on time monthly management and KPI reporting for all areas
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts.
• Investigating and resolving outstanding entries as part of regular month end routines
• Reviewing nominal ledger postings
• Assisting with the preparation of the monthly journal entries.
• Recommend actions by analysing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; study proposed changes in methods and materials.
• Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards
• Providing cover for Senior Finance Assistant and Financial Controller in response to business needs
• Other duties and tasks as may be required by the Financial Controller.

Profile

The successful candidate will ideally

• be studying professional qualifications and have a solid background in financial reporting.
• Great knowledge of systems optimisation and process improvement within a financial accounting and control environment
• Experience of practical application of accounting regulations
• Proficient in the use of specialist financial systems and Microsoft applications, in particular advanced knowledge of Excel (essential)

Job Offer

Excellent new role - 6 month fixed term contract

£24,000 - £27,000 plus benefits

Immediate start

Remote working, full time - 37.5 hours per week