Finance Analyst / Assistant Management Accountant
Bristol | Hybrid (2-3 days in the office) | £38,000 - £40,000 + Study Support
Looking to build a career in commercial finance with one of the UK's leading professional services firms?
We are recruiting for an ambitious Finance Analyst / Assistant Management Accountant in Central Bristol to be part of a well-established commercial finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified finance professional looking to develop their management accounting skills, work closely with senior stakeholders, and progress towards a Finance Business Partner position.
You'll join a collaborative and forward-thinking finance function that is embracing technology, data and AI to improve commercial decision-making. Working alongside experienced Finance Business Partners, you'll gain exposure to the wider business while supporting strategic financial planning and reporting across the firm.
What you'll be doing
Working as part of the Commercial Finance team, you'll partner with colleagues across the business to provide meaningful financial insight and support commercial decision-making.
Key responsibilities include:
- Producing accurate financial reports, management information and analysis
- Analysing financial data from multiple sources to identify trends and opportunities
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting and management accounting activities
- Creating engaging dashboards, charts and visual reports using modern reporting tools
- Working closely with Finance Business Partners and senior stakeholders to deliver commercial insight
- Helping drive improvements in reporting processes through Power BI, Power Automate and emerging AI technologies
- Supporting ad hoc commercial finance projects across the wider business
About you
We're looking for someone with a strong foundation in finance who is keen to continue developing within a commercial environment.
You'll ideally have:
- Experience as a Finance Analyst, Assistant Management Accountant or in a similar commercial finance role
- Exposure to management accounting and financial reporting
- Be part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA or ACA), or hold AAT Level 4 with aspirations to continue studying
- Strong Excel skills, including formulas and functions
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Confidence communicating financial information to a range of stakeholders
- The ability to present data clearly through reports, dashboards and visualisations
Experience with Power BI, SQL or Power Automate would be advantageous but is not essential, as training and development will be provided.
About the business
Our client are one of the UK's most respected independent law firms, recognised for delivering exceptional client service while fostering an inclusive, collaborative and innovative culture. Its finance team plays a key role in supporting the firm's continued growth and strategic direction.
This opportunity offers far more than a traditional finance analyst role. You'll become part of a highly regarded Commercial Finance team where you'll receive ongoing support, genuine career development and exposure to senior leaders across the business.
What's on offer?
- Hybrid working (typically 2-3 days per week in the Bristol office)
- Study support following successful completion of probation
- Clear progression towards a Finance Business Partner career path
- Opportunity to work with modern reporting tools including Power BI and AI-driven technologies
- Collaborative, supportive and highly experienced finance team
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and commercially focused projects
- Excellent benefits package and a strong commitment to employee development
If you're looking for a role where you can develop your commercial finance expertise, gain exposure to business partnering and build a long-term career within a leading professional services organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
