Finance Analyst; FTC

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Review subcontractor payments to determine CIS applicability.
• Prepare HMRC payments and submit monthly CIS returns.
• Ensure compliance with relevant HMRC and statutory requirements.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.