Assistant Accountant - Credit & Risk; SQL & Power BI

Assistant Accountant – Credit & Risk Finance

Join Next’s Credit & Risk Finance team, where you’ll provide clear financial insight that shapes the future of Next Finance.

Next is a FTSE-100 retail company with a thriving consumer credit business serving over 3 million customers and holding £1.3 billion in assets. The Credit & Risk Finance Team plays a vital role in understanding and driving the performance of this business, delivering financial insight that informs strategic decisions.

• Run and enhance financial models underpinning the Next Finance balance sheet and P&L, delivering insight into ~£180m profit per annum.
• Use SQL and Power BI to build, automate and maintain dashboards and reporting tools.
• Prepare clear, insightful KPI analysis for senior leaders to inform key business decisions.
• Support the month‑end process, including reconciliation and analysis of balance sheets.
• Assist with forecasting and financial appraisals for new credit projects.
• Analyse debt management and supplier costs to identify efficiencies.
• Champion continuous improvement through smarter data and process solutions.

• 2+ years’ experience in a finance or finance‑related analytical role.
• CIMA/ACCA part‑qualified (or equivalent).
• Proficient in SQL, Power BI, and advanced Excel.
• Confident in building financial models and presenting analysis to stakeholders.
• Successfully curious and keen to dig into data to uncover performance drivers.
• Detail‑oriented, collaborative, and proactive in driving change.

You don’t need to tick every box – what matters most is your drive to learn, your curiosity, and your passion for delivering insight that adds real value.

Next is the UK's second‑largest fashion retailer, employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland and operating more than 500 stores plus a global online presence.

• 25 % off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria's Secret products (when purchased through NEXT)
• Company performance‑based bonus
• Sharesave scheme
• On‑site nursery
• 10 % off partner brands & up to 15 % off branded beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Access to staff shops, restaurants, free GP & wellbeing services, free parking
• Financial wellbeing programmes, apprenticeship, direct‑to‑work, support networks, Wellhub gym memberships

Entry level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Retail

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. If you need support due to a disability or long‑term condition, email  (include “Workplace Adjustments” in the subject) or call 0116 284 2486.