We’re looking for a qualified Finance Analyst to join our Group Finance team, supporting a key finance transformation and process improvement programme across the Axis CLC Group.
Reporting to the Group Finance Process Improvement Director, you’ll play a key role in improving revenue recognition, work in progress (WIP) and accrued income processes across the Group, helping to embed stronger controls, improve reporting quality and s You’ll take ownership of key month-end activities, ensuring calculations, reconciliations and financial reporting are accurate, controlled and audit-ready.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to broaden their experience across technical accounting, finance transformation and process improvement within a growing national organisation.
Responsibilities
* Prepare and maintain monthly WIP and accrued income calculations, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
* Perform reconciliations between accounting and operational systems, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
* Support the application of FRS 102 revenue recognition principles across a range of contract types.
* Prepare journals, reconciliations and supporting analysis as part of the month-end close process.
* Maintain audit-ready documentation, working papers and supporting schedules.
* Work with Commercial Finance teams to validate assumptions and understand contract performance drivers.
* Identify opportunities to improve processes, data quality and reporting efficiency.
* Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with Group policies and controls.
About You
* You're a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and a passion for improving financial processes.
* You enjoy working with data, solving problems and delivering accurate, high-quality financial information.
* Qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA preferred), ideally with around 1 year PQE.
* Strong understanding of financial accounting, reconciliations and financial controls.
* Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis, modelling and reconciliation.
* Experience supporting month-end reporting and audit processes.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy.
* Knowledge of FRS 102 revenue recognition principles would be advantageous.
* Experience within construction, property, maintenance or contract-based environments is beneficial.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary depending on experience, plus performance-related bonus
* Pension, medical scheme options and life assurance
* 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
* Perkbox benefits worth up to £350 per year, including discounts, perks and wellbeing support
* 24/7 GP referral and wellbeing support service
* 1 paid volunteer day
* £2,000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation
* Hybrid working from our Stratford Head Office
Why Axis CLC
Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. We value reliability, quality and social impact, and offer meaningful work with real opportunities to grow.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know
Salary description
£60000.00 - £65000.00 per year