Key Achievements:

• Streamlined monthly management reporting, reducing report preparation time by 30%.

• Assisted in budgeting and forecasting processes, contributing to £50,000 / $60,000 in cost efficiencies.

• Supported variance analysis and financial monitoring, improving decision-making speed for management.

• Implemented standardised reporting templates, saving the finance team over 40 hours per month.

• Contributed to departmental process improvements, increasing accuracy and consistency of financial data.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes for internal departments or clients.

• Perform variance analysis, highlighting key deviations from budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany balances.

• Assist in cost analysis, margin reporting, and performance monitoring across business units.

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.

• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.

• Collaborate with finance, operations, and management teams to provide financial insights.

• Support cash flow monitoring, forecasting, and reporting activities.

• Assist in financial modelling and scenario analysis to support decision-making.

• Implement and maintain standardised reporting templates and procedures.

• Review financial data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards.

• Liaise with internal teams, clients, and external auditors as required.

• Provide support for management information (MI) reporting and presentation to senior management.z

• Apply accounting principles, professional standards, and regulatory requirements in daily tasks.

• Participate in internal training and continuous professional development (CPD).

• Assist in identifying process improvements and automation opportunities within the finance function.

• Ensure professional, ethical, and regulatory standards are maintained in all financial activities.

• Support the preparation of departmental KPIs, dashboards, and reporting packs.

• Provide general administrative and accounting support to management accounting and finance teams.