Finance Compliance Analyst

Finance Compliance Analyst

• Annual Salary: to £35,000 per annum
• Location: Hedge End, near Southampton
• Job Type: 12-month fixed term (maternity cover)

Reed Accountancy are working with a leading manufacturing company near Southampton to recruit a Finance Compliance Analyst, for a 12-month fixed contract. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance and financial accounting tasks are completed timely within the finance function.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Conduct internal control system compliance testing and reporting.
• Handle import and export control compliance testing and reporting.
• Manage month-end financial accounting tasks including accruals, prepayments, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Oversee service charge accounting, including annual budgeting, reporting, and monthly reconciliation processes.
• Prepare VAT returns and month-end balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage accounts receivable and credit control for intercompany and third-party transactions.
• Process purchase invoices and support automated expenses via Concur.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis or support project responsibilities as required by the Financial Controller.
• Support finance business partners in improving financial control through compliance and financial accounting findings.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• At least 4 years’ experience in a finance department with computerised accounts.
• Experience in internal compliance roles, completing compliance testing and reporting to management.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of VAT and customs compliance topics is preferable.
• AAT qualified, CIMA/ACCA part qualification preferred.

To apply for this Finance Compliance Analyst position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.