Finance Analyst

Description

Junior Finance Analyst

Programme Name: LCST

Location: Bristol, UK

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The Role

Leidos Europe is looking for a Junior Finance Analyst to join the UK team based in Bristol. Leidos works closely with its customers to provide ongoing support and services to multiple public sector organisations. This role is primarily concerned with Leidos Europe’s largest contract, the Logistics, Commodities and Services Transformation (“LCST”) programme, which supports the UK MoD’s procurement, storage and distribution activities.

The role offers the opportunity to work on cross functional teams; interfacing with Accounting & Finance, Information Services, Operations and Procurement.

This role is data analysis heavy, however requires an enthusiastic and determined individual with an ability to build productive relationships across diverse skillsets and ultimately will need to deliver on time and to a high quality in a fast-paced dynamic environment. It is important that you are proactive in nature and have a ‘team player’ mind-set, as sharing knowledge with existing members of the highly skilled Finance Team will be critical to success. Opportunities for professional development with external accreditations are also available for further career development.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the Services Finance Business Partner and Business budget holders with:Completing monthly accrualsReviewing import duty invoicesCompleting Purchase Requisition Requests, ensuring purchase orders are raised proactively prior to goods and services being delivered.Creating Customer Income recharge invoicesProcessing Accounting adjustment journalsAssisting Accounts Payable and Procurement with resolution of rejected purchase invoices.Support the Services Finance Business Partner with preparation and submission of the contractual monthly customer Outturn Report and Man Information submissionSupport with queries from the customer regarding invoicesSupporting the Annual Budget approval processSupporting Audit reviews
Required Skills

Degree in subject areas covering Mathematics, Economics, Accounting or Finance preferred, or other Accounting qualification such as AATBusiness (Finance) AcumenStrong written, oral and interpersonal communication skillsIT proficient (MS Office, especially MS Excel)Experience with Data Analysis with large data setsAn intent to qualify with a professional body (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Desired Skills

Knowledge of inventory accounting and valuation desirableExperience with tools similar to COBRA or Primavera desirable not essential

The successful candidate will be from a multi-disciplinary background with a proven track record of having demonstrated the key competences listed above.

Clearance Requirements

Clearance to Start BPSSClearance for Role BPSS

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What We Do For You

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

Contributory Pension SchemePrivate Medical Insurance33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme) Dynamic Working

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