Are you ready tochart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we're building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.




At a glance:




Location: Cirencester Office




Workplace Type: Hybrid




Employment Type: 12 month Fixed-Term Contract




Seniority: Entry Level




About the Role



Looking to build your career in finance and financial reporting?



We're seeking a Financial Reporting Administrator to join our Financial Reporting team in a varied and rewarding junior-level role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some finance or accounting experience who is eager to develop their skills within a supportive environment where full training will be provided.



You'll play a key role in supporting reporting processes, reconciliations, statutory accounts preparation and a variety of finance projects within the team, while gaining valuable exposure to financial reporting and regulatory requirements.


What You'll Be Doing



As a Financial Reporting Administrator, you will:

• Prepare supporting working papers and financial documentation.


• Match invoices to receipts and carry out reconciliation activities.


• Post financial journals as required.


• Support intercompany settlements and transactions.


• Assist with the preparation of management accounts.


• Compile and maintain finance controls documentation.


• Support the preparation of statutory accounts.


• Assist with the tagging and submission of statutory accounts.


• Support the production of regulatory returns.


• Assist with finance-related projects, process improvements and change initiatives.


• Conduct investigations and provide support for ad hoc finance activities.


• Manage high volumes of invoice processing while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

About You



We're keen to hear from individuals who are organised, detail-oriented and eager to learn. You may currently be working as a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar.


Essential Criteria

• Basic accounting and finance process knowledge.


• Understanding of statutory accounting principles.


• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.


• Previous experience using finance systems (any ERP or finance software).


• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads.


• Quick learner with a proactive approach.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.


• Financial Services industry experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

If you're looking for the next step in your finance career and want to join a team where you can learn, develop and make an impact from day one, we'd love to hear from you.




What's in it for you?



Whatever stage of life you're in, our benefits are designed to provide the support, flexibility, and peace of mind you need to thrive both at work and beyond.



In addition to our discretionary annual bonus scheme, which reflects both individual and company performance, you'll benefit from a
market-leading benefits package tailored to support your wellbeing, financial security, and family life.



Our benefits include:

• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.

• Private Medical Insurance - company-funded cover for you and your immediate family


• Generous Pension Scheme - a non-contributory employer contribution of 10%, increasing with length of service up to 15%, plus the opportunity to increase this through salary sacrifice


• Enhanced Parental Leave - up to 26 weeks' full pay to support growing families.


• Protection Benefits - company-funded critical illness cover, income protection, and life assurance


• EV salary sacrifice scheme through Tusker

Reasonable Adjustments We're an equalopportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessibleand inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stageplease let us know by emailing us at careers@sjp.co.uk

Research tells usthat applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put offfrom applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been onan extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role andcan demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless ofwhether you tick every box.




What's next?



If you're excitedabout this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're lookingfor, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking'apply' below and our team will be in touch.

As a businessregulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with theconduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to aninterview with SJP.



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