Job Title: Finance Analyst
Location: Based 2-3 days per week in the Hertfordshire Office. It is expected to be office based during the first few weeks for onboarding.
Salary: On Application
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm
Contract Type: 6 Month Fixed Term
Benefits:
*15% Contributory Pension (10% Employer, 5% Employee)
*26 days holiday plus bank holidays, which increases with service
*Private Health Insurance
*Critical Illness Insurance
*Death in Service Insurance
*Income Protection
*Digital GP 24/7
*Dental Cover
*Health Assessments
*A day off for your birthday
*Generous maternity and paternity benefits
*Paid Carers leave
*Employee Assistance Programme
*Cycle2work Scheme
*Benefits Hub; large selection of?employee discounts, rewards and?perks across?a number of?brands,?restaurants, holidays and "away"?days.??
About our Client:
Our client is a Challenger Bank on a mission to become the best in their category. Only launching less than 10 years ago, they have been recognised for their trusted products and innovation, winning 28 awards and counting.
With a focus on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, they’ve increased women in senior positions from 1 in 5 to 1 in 3. Following probation, our client offers varied training opportunities for you to grow and develop your skill set. Hard work does not go unnoticed as our client has a discretionary bonus scheme.
They throw events including a summer party, Christmas celebrations, and activities like sporting events and quiz nights for team bonding.
About the Role:
This is an entry-level role and will provide hands on experience in the financial services sector. We’re looking for driven candidates with analytical and problem-solving skills, with an understanding of the banking sector and finance.
Responsibilities:
*Collaborate with the finance team to maintain robust financial controls, systems, and processes, ensuring efficient financial management and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
*Provide support for the day-to-day operations of the Bank’s finance department.
*Perform bank reconciliations, generate reports using DPR, reconcile outputs in Excel, and work with other departments to resolve discrepancies.
*Assist with the accounts payable process, including managing the AP email inbox, logging invoices, handling company credit cards, and coordinating authorization for payment runs.
*Reconcile control accounts, manage loan and deposit accruals using Excel, and complete other ad hoc tasks as needed.
*Guide auditors through the Bank’s processes, organize documentation, and provide necessary backup for audit samples.
*Monitor bank account balances to ensure adequate funds are available.
*Notify relevant departments of incoming funds.
*Deliver detailed financial and non-financial analysis to support senior management decision-making.
*Verify and process loan and deposit payments.
*Assist with the purchase of Treasury assets.
*Handle Inter-Account Transfers (IAT).
*Respond to and resolve internal and external queries efficiently.
Experience required:
*A level mathematics or above or a Bachelor’s degree in Finance.
*Understanding of the banking sector and Finance in particular.
*Excellent communicant skills both written and oral.
*Analytical skill set with focus on problem solving.
*Driven mindset and detailed approach to analysis.
*Attention to detail
*Process Oriented
*Strong Excel skills.
*Ability to work autonomously.
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For more information regarding the role of Finance Analyst please contact us
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