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Think Accountancy & Finance are working with a truly incredible and rapidly growing business in North Bristol to recruit for a Finance Analyst, where you will also be preparing monthly Management Accounts. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a business that is investing in its already strong finance team and looking for someone who really enjoys working with large datasets, improving processes, and utilising financial insights to support decision making across the wider business. The role offers flexibility on level, making it ideal for someone looking to step up into a more analytical position, or someone already confident producing management accounts who wants to add real commercial value. The role offers hybrid working. The Role You'll play a key part in both financial reporting and analysis, working closely with the Head of Finance and wider team. Preparing and supporting monthly management accounts Analysing financial data to provide insight across the business Working with large datasets, improving and maintaining Excel-based models Supporting month-end processes including journals, accruals and reconciliations Identifying opportunities to improve reporting and streamline processes Providing ad-hoc analysis to support business decisions About You We're open on level, but you'll need to be confident working with data and comfortable getting involved in the month-end process. Experience preparing or supporting management accounts Strong Excel skills - including working with large datasets, data manipulation, pivot tables and advanced formulas Analytical mindset with a genuine interest in using data to tell a story Ideally studying towards (or qualified in) AAT / ACCA / CIMA Someone who enjoys improving processes and finding better ways of working Why Apply? Join a fantastic, growing business with real opportunity to make an impact Exposure to both financial reporting and commercial analysis A role you can shape and grow within Hybrid working with a supportive and collaborative team If you're looking for a role where you can develop your analytical skills, work with large datasets, and gain exposure to management accounts within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you. Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers.

The Opportunity Are you a finance leader with a passion for payments and people development? We are looking for a Team Lead for Payments Operations to join our Manchester-based team. In this pivotal role, you will align our finance strategy with broader business objectives, driving key initiatives within one of the world's most dynamic e-commerce environments. You won't just manage a team; you will inspire a group of Analysts and Accountants to embrace change, scale efficiency through better tooling, and deliver the insights needed to steer global business decisions. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Coaching: Manage and inspire a team of Payments Process Analysts and Accountants, translating departmental goals into actionable personal objectives and OKRs. Operational Excellence: Ensure all KPIs and SLAs are met accurately and timely. Serve as the final word on prioritising workloads and balancing team capacity. Reporting & Compliance: Establish a robust reporting framework to support decision-making and process improvements. You will be responsible for reviewing business and SOx controls on a monthly basis. Strategic Partnership: Act as a business advisor to stakeholders across Treasury, Credit Control, and Corporate Accounting. Work closely with Product communities to understand how new features impact payment operations. Continuous Improvement: Identify process bottlenecks and work with Financial Systems and IT to implement data-driven enhancements and new data models. Performance Management: Track performance levels, conduct formal reviews, and proactively manage the growth and development of your team members. Who You Are We are looking for a "player-coach"-someone who is a motivational people manager but is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves to solve complex operational challenges. Requirements: Experience: 3-5 years of broad job knowledge in Finance or Payments Operations , with progressively increasing levels of responsibility. Leadership: Proven experience managing people and building high-performing, people-centered teams. Education: Bachelor's degree required; a Master's degree is preferred. Analytical Mindset: You possess a curious, tenacious approach to data, with the ability to analyse trends and variances to produce meaningful management dashboards. Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills. You must be able to gain consensus among large groups and adapt your style to work with stakeholders from diverse cultures. Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a complex, fast-paced environment that operates with the agility of a start-up. Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003