Finance Analyst (12 months FTC) at LegalAndGeneral

We’re recruiting for a Finance Analyst (12 months FTC) to join us. We’re offering a competitive base salary.  We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative Finance Analyst to join our Group Finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, contributing to continuous improvement, and supporting colleagues across the business. You’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening our controls, and enabling high‑quality reporting that helps us make confident, informed decisions. What you’ll be doing: • Preparing and posting daily and month‑end journals to support accurate financial close • Completing financial reconciliations and investigating outstanding items • Calculating and preparing cross‑charges and engaging with stakeholders on updates • Processing journal requests and supporting production of analysis and trend reporting • Supporting cost management activities by reviewing ledger postings and assisting with queries • Following robust financial controls and maintaining clear procedure documentation • Processing daily cashbook journals, reconciling transactions and liaising with operational teams • Supporting system development, ledger maintenance and project activity as neededWho we’re looking for: • Being a graduate and/or actively studying towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA or having relevant experience • Demonstrating a solid understanding of accounting principles and processes • Showing strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, with confidence managing spreadsheets • Working effectively both independently and as part of a team • Bringing experience of working in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities • Applying good analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail • Communicating clearly and building positive working relationships • Having experience with finance systems such as GFAS, Web ADI, Hubble or similar (desirable)Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer: • The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes • Generous pension contribution • Life assurance • Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only) • At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday • Competitive family leave • Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only) • There are the many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online • We’re creating net‑zero carbon workplaces by 2030 by investing in our sustainable, modern offices across the UK, all designed to bring people together and elevate the in‑person experience