Finance Analyst in Swindon

6 months FTC Multiple Roles Swindon, Newport, or Stockton-on-Tees – hybrid working options Band C £27,756

It’s an exciting time to join UKSBS as we transform our business to be the leading UK public sector business service provider. We aim to become a very different organisation over the next few years as we move to a modern multi-platform, digitally enabled organisation. Our people are the heart of our success. We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team and play a part in that success that’s why we invest and grow our workforce. In return for your talent and contributions, we offer flexible and family friendly working arrangements, a generous benefits package, an inclusive working environment that values your contribution, and opportunities to develop your skills and career with us.

The teams across Finance Service Delivery process a range of financial transactions and ensure procedures and processes are followed to deliver a high-quality service to our clients. Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Produce and maintain financial reconciliations, including balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, identifying reconciling items and taking appropriate action to clear within agreed timelines
• Prepare and process financial journals, ensuring adjustments are accurate, supported and compliant with accounting standards
• Analyse financial data, identifying trends, variances and issues to support reporting and decision‑making
• Support production of financial reports, including period-end outputs and statutory reporting requirements
• Manage and resolve queries, acting as a point of contact for finance-related questions from stakeholders and clients
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and clients to ensure timely resolution of issues and alignment of financial data
• Apply financial controls and governance requirements, ensuring compliance with policies, audit requirements and regulatory standards
• Support audit and assurance activity, providing information, explanations and documentation as required
• Manage own workload, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines, SLAs and reporting cycles
• Contribute to continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls and efficiency
• Maintain accurate documentation, including desk notes and process guidance

To be considered for the role, you will need the following:

• Understanding of financial processes and accounting principles (e.g. double entry, reconciliations)
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with ability to interpret and present financial data
• Proficiency in Excel or equivalent tools, including formulas and data manipulation
• Ability to investigate and resolve financial discrepancies using structured analysis
• Good attention to detail and ability to maintain high accuracy
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines in a performance-driven environment
• Strong communication skills with ability to explain financial information clearly to stakeholders

For additional information and a confidential discussion please contact our Recruitment Team on recruiting@uksbs.co.uk. We are an inclusive and Disability Confident employer and welcome all applications. Successful candidates may be required to undergo Security Clearance (National Security Vetting) as part of their employment. To meet these standards, applicants must normally have lived in the UK for at least the last five years and be able to satisfy background, identity and criminal record checks.

We look forward to hearing from you. We are UKSBS. We are creating a place where people love to work, a culture where we lead, we change, we deliver and we empower our people to be curious, take action and add value.