Junior Financial Analyst

Location: Horsham, UK Hours: 8:30am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Financial Analyst to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the early stages of their finance career who is eager to develop technical skills, gain hands-on exposure to month-end processes, and support management reporting and financial analysis across the business.

You will work closely with senior finance team members, receiving ongoing support and development. A key focus of this role is delivering accurate supplier and balance sheet reconciliations.

Key Responsibilities

Support the month-end close process, including preparation of journals and reconciliations

Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances

Prepare and support monthly KPI and management reporting

Complete monthly reconciliations of supplier/carrier costs

Deliver revenue margin assurance

Produce supplier trend analysis

Conduct low and loss-making margin analysis

Review supplier accounts and resolve queries alongside the wider finance team

Support purchase ledger and treasury cycles

Produce ad-hoc analysis and reports for the Senior Management Team

Contribute to continuous process improvements within the finance function

About You

We're looking for someone who is analytical, proactive, and keen to learn.

Essential Requirements:

Previous experience in a finance or accounting role

Studying towards (or intending to study towards) an accountancy qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Strong Microsoft Excel skills with a willingness to develop advanced capabilities

Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy

Good written and verbal communication skills

Experience working with large data sets

Ability to manage deadlines with support and guidance

Desirable:

Experience using accounting systems

Exposure to month-end or management accounts processes

Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset