Assistant Accountant - Credit & Risk; SQL & Power BI

Overview

At Next, we’re not just one of the UK’s most recognisable retailers — we’re also home to a thriving consumer credit business with over 3 million customers and £1.3 billion in assets. Our Credit & Risk Finance Team plays a vital role in understanding and driving the performance of this business, providing clear financial insight that shapes the future of Next Finance.

We’re looking for a commercially minded Assistant Accountant with strong SQL and Power BI skills to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, data-driven analysis, and working at the intersection of finance and technology.

• Running and enhancing financial models underpinning the Next Finance balance sheet and P&L, delivering insight into c.£180m profit per annum.
• Using SQL and Power BI to build, automate and maintain dashboards and reporting tools.
• Preparing clear, insightful KPI analysis for senior leaders to inform key business decisions.
• Supporting the month-end process
  , including reconciliation and analysis of balance sheets.
• Assisting with forecasting and financial appraisals for new Credit projects.
• Analyzing debt management and supplier costs to identify efficiencies.
• Championing continuous improvement through smarter data and process solutions.

• 2+ years’ experience in a finance or finance related analytical role.
• CIMA/ACCA part-qualified (or equivalent).
• Proficient in SQL, Power BI, and advanced Excel
  .
• Confident in building financial models and presenting analysis to stakeholders.
• Naturally curious — keen to dig into data and uncover what’s driving performance.
• Detail-oriented, collaborative, and proactive in driving change.

You don’t need to tick every box — what matters most is your drive to learn
, your curiosity about how things work, and your passion for delivering insight that adds real value.