Finance Analyst
| Posting date: | 29 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £23,920 to £27,040 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 September 2025 |
| Location: | Brighton, BN3 1EL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | ENH-6278-19 |
Summary
Finance Analyst - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Closing Date: 14/09/2025
Location: Brighton
Salary: £23,920 - £27,040
Our client is more than just an educational institution - they are a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, they offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Their commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets them apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.
About the Role
As Finance Analyst you will work closely with our client's team of four Finance Business Partners and play a key role in supporting the month-end process, ensuring accurate financial information is delivered on time to help drive effective decision-making across the University.
This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience across a range of financial processes in a busy and supportive environment. You'll be able to develop your skills while building a strong foundation in management accounting and financial analysis, providing a solid platform for progression in your finance career.
What You'll Do:
- Prepare monthly reconciliations and journals to ensure accurate reporting.
- Carry out cost analysis, allocation reviews, and control checks.
- Assist with the bi-weekly capital expenditure process.
- Prepare and process monthly accruals and prepayments.
- Support the Finance Business Partners with reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
- Gain exposure to a broad range of finance processes, building your technical expertise and understanding of how finance supports wider strategic and operational goals.
What You'll Bring:
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach.
- Experience in a fast-paced business or finance function.
- Familiarity with finance systems.
- Strong MS Excel skills.
- Excellent numerical ability, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- General business or commercial awareness.
- An interest in, or intention to begin, studying towards an accountancy qualification (AAT, CIMA, ACCA, or similar).
Why Our Client?
They are a values-led organisation, meaning their core values underpin all that they do:
Believe in Everyone. Challenge the Norm. Grow Together. Do the Right Thing. Own It.
In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:
- 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
- SMART pension
- A comprehensive benefits package
They continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that they truly represent their diverse communities. They particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in their organisation.
They are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of their students therefore, all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.
How To Apply
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