Job Title: Finance Analyst / Lease Accounting & Payroll

Location: Daventry, NN11 8NU

Salary:  Up to £21 per hour

Contract:  Hybrid (3 days per week on site) – Temporary until 24/12/26

GI Group are now seeking a detail-focused Finance Analyst / Lease Accounting & Payroll  to support key finance operations across lease accounting, payroll activity, and corporate reporting. This is a hands-on role for someone with strong Excel skills who can work confidently through month-end close processes, reconciliations, reporting and audit support.

What you will be doing:

·        Lease Accounting Mastery: Own day-to-day lease accounting activity, ensuring accurate maintenance and supporting successful quarterly audits.

·        Payroll Execution: Complete payroll finance activities including journals, reconciliations and reporting to ensure accurate payroll processes.

·        Corporate Reporting: Deliver monthly and quarterly corporate reports via Financial Close Manager, supporting stakeholders with timely, accurate reporting.

Additional responsibilities:

·        Prepare the PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) return to ensure compliance and accuracy.

·        Analyse and report monthly Profit in Inventory (PII) variances to provide insight for financial decision-making.

·        Manage the full close-the-books process for the site, including review file preparation and submission.

·        Prepare and present Balance Sheet reviews at month-end close meetings, highlighting key metrics and actions.

·        Prepare the annual Tax Pack ensuring timely and accurate tax reporting.

Essential skills:

·        Strong working knowledge of Excel.

·        Ability to interpret and work within relevant financial regulations (tax, banking, pension, local accounting).

·        Confident communicator – able to explain financial results and implications clearly to stakeholders.

·        Strong financial analysis skills: identifying trends, variances, risks/opportunities, and resolving discrepancies to maintain data integrity.

·        Experience supporting or improving financial internal controls, including risk identification and remediation planning.

Desirable:

·        Knowledge of Oracle, Power BI and/or Power Query.

·        Degree (college/university or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).

·        Hiring Contact: Joanne Smith

·        Agency: GI Group Recruitment Ltd

·        If you would like any further information about any vacancies before applying, please feel free to contact or on 07552 342472 #LI-JS1