Finance Analyst

Why apply for this role?
Join a growing team with great company culture Real Opportunities for Growth and Development Flexibility in Working Week Discounts and Employee perks About the Company A local energy company is looking for a finance analyst to join the growing accounts team on a fixed-term (15 month initially).
Key Responsibilities Financial Reconciliation and Controls Generate and reconcile customer accounts receivable reports from ERP system.
Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are properly posted.
Manage reconciliations between payment sources and general ledger.
Identify discrepancies and delegate to relevant business owners for resolution.
Preparation of AR balance sheet reconciliations monthly basis.
Liaison with internal and external auditors.
Financial Planning and Analysis.
Supporting Budgeting & Forecasting, with particular focus on working capital and cash flow.
Analysis of aged customer balances to inform calculation and posting of debt provision monthly.
Managing & reporting of finance KPIs.
Finance Operations Support the Finance Accounting team during Month end and Year end reporting Lead weekly review of debtor book discrepancies, to include Billing, Finance and IT.
Collaborate with other departments to resolve billing and payment discrepancies.
Review customer refunds issued on weekly basis, ensuring robust audit trail.
Supporting Accounts Payable function as required.
The ideal candidate is a newly or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with over a year of experience in a similar role.
They possess strong proficiency in Excel and are well-versed in accounting software and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Desirable Sage 50 Accounts experience New/Part-Qualified with ACCA, CIMA or equivalent Skills/Competencies: Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy Excellent communication and organisational skills Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Ability to manage workload effectively to meet deadlines & targets The ability to deal with the unexpected and good problem-solving skills Benefits: Competitive Salary, Staff Discounts, Hybrid options & more.
For further information on this opportunity or if you are considering the next step in your career get in touch with Philomena at HireIQ in complete confidence.
Skills: Financial analysis Accounts Receivable