Financial Reporting Analyst

The Finance Reporting Analyst role supports the delivery of our management accounts. As a key member of the Financial Reporting Team and partner to the Finance Business Partner team, you will review, reconcile and prepare accruals and prepayments, ensure that income is correctly accrued or deferred, allocate indirect costs and identify and correct errors within the accounting ledger in order to support the production of timely, accurate management accounts in accordance with internal deadlines. About Us This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,700 employees and over 29,500 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning. As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future. St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them. Job Summary The Finance Reporting Analyst role supports the delivery of our management accounts. Reporting to the Lead Management Accountant, and supporting Finance Business Partners, you should be able to explain management accounting and reporting variances and issues, and provide support to ensure that the organisation fulfills all of its management accounting obligations. This role is also responsible for supporting the production of financial forecasts and budgets in collaboration with the wider finance team. This role requires an understanding of accounting concepts, strong and effective communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders. Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience Educated to GCSE level or equivalent (Grade C), minimum of 5 including Maths & English Professional Accounting Qualification (qualified or late stage part qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA with 5 years+ relevant experience) Experience in preparing and explaining accounting transactions Experience of detailed reconciliation of financial information Knowledge of Sun (or similar) Accounting system (including Q&A reporting tools) Experience in documenting financial processes and controls About the Role Ensure that accrual, prepayment, deferred and accrued income balances, allocations and other financial transactions are correctly posted to the Sun Accounts ledger, with supporting reconciliations, to support the delivery of accurate and complete monthly management accounts to strict deadlines. Analyse, calculate and prepare financial information, including detailed breakdowns of accrual, prepayment, deferred and accrued income balances, liaising with budget holders where necessary. Maintain capex and balance sheet reconciliations and monitor supplier schedules of activity to ensure transactions are recognised correctly. Support the preparation of financial forecasts and budgets, liaising with finance business partners and operational teams to provide accurate information. If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy. St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.

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