Your new companyHays Accountancy and Finance are partnering with a rapidly growing private equity-backed technology group to recruit a dynamic and hands-on Junior Finance Analyst for a 9-month fixed-term contract based in their Gloucester, Gloucestershire site. This is a growth opportunity joining the management accounting team to support during a period of rapid growth and transformation. The position will involve support in the production of management accounts and providing detailed analysis of the cost of sale to aid the understanding of the numbers and variation to expectation. The role will require working with the Senior Finance Manager to ensure there is a full understanding of the numbers and how they translate to the expectation of the business against budget and forecast. Ideally, you will be AAT qualified, part-qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or qualified by experience. A great opportunity in a fast-paced role aiding a business experiencing rapid growth. Your new roleYour key duties will involve reconciling accounts, preparing journal entries, supporting month-end by carrying out appropriate accounting adjustments, accruals and prepayments. You will analyse financial data to support the understanding of figures, prepare management information with detailed analysis/commentary to explain variances, along with identifying opportunities for cost saving and efficiency. You will support year-end audit processes, ensure information is processed in the accounts is accurate and a