Finance Analyst (6 month FTC)
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (Hybrid)
We are looking for a detail‑oriented and analytical Financial Accountant Analyst to join our Central Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a part‑qualified or qualified accountant who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment, taking ownership of financial controls, fixed assets, payroll accounting, and month‑end reporting activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and reporting integrity across multiple entities.
Key Responsibilities
Fixed Asset Accounting
- Manage the fixed asset capitalisation process, ensuring all approvals and supporting documentation are in place.
- Maintain fixed asset records and approval workflows in line with company policies.
- Process asset disposals, transfers, and asset splits.
- Prepare and submit quarterly ONS survey data.
- Calculate and post monthly depreciation journals.
- Reconcile fixed asset registers to the General Ledger and investigate variances.
- Manage standby asset records and activation requests.
Payroll Accounting
- Prepare and post payroll journals, including recharges and recoding activities.
- Produce monthly headcount reporting.
- Maintain central headcount data for management reporting.
- Reconcile payroll‑related balance sheet accounts, including PAYE, NIC, pensions, and employee loans.
CIS & Compliance
- Review subcontractor payments to determine CIS applicability.
- Prepare HMRC payments and submit monthly CIS returns.
- Ensure compliance with relevant HMRC and statutory requirements.
Month‑End & Financial Reporting
- Support month‑end close activities and reporting deadlines.
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations and ensure audit readiness.
- Perform group loan and foreign exchange calculations.
- Prepare cash flow reporting across multiple currencies.
- Support accurate and timely management reporting.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in a financial accounting or similar finance role.
- Strong exposure to fixed asset accounting and month‑end activities.
- Payroll accounting experience is desirable.
- Experience using ERP systems such as JD Edwards or similar.
- Part‑qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
- Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and discretionary bonus.
- Flexible working and 27 days holiday allowance (before bank holidays).
- 3 days paid volunteering leave.
- Comprehensive private healthcare.
- Enhanced pension plan and life assurance.
- Optional participation in a Share Ownership Plan.
- Free on‑site parking.
- Flexible benefits and access to a personal discounts portal.
- Support and benefits through the Group Inclusion Commitments, including gender‑neutral parental leave, caregiver leave, and support for specific personal circumstances.
We are a Disability Confident and Committed Employer. For candidates wishing to apply through this scheme, please select this option in your application or notify our recruitment partners.
Finance Analyst (6 month FTC) in Cheltenham employer: SSE Academy
SSE Academy in Cheltenham is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With flexible working arrangements, comprehensive benefits such as 27 days of holiday, private healthcare, and a robust pension plan, we empower our Finance Business Partners to thrive while contributing to impactful financial strategies that drive the organisation's success.
