Expense Analyst

A leading organisation in the financial services sector is seeking an Expense Analyst to join their London-based team. This is a unique opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in supporting the Expense Accounting Manager, ensuring that all expense accounting processes are completed with accuracy and efficiency. You will be part of a supportive and inclusive finance function where your attention to detail, collaborative approach, and commitment to high standards will be highly valued.

The organisation prides itself on its community‑first ethos, encouraging open communication, humility, and integrity at every level. With flexible working opportunities and a culture that values professional growth, this position offers you the chance to develop your skills while making meaningful contributions to the wider finance team.

Join a respected financial services organisation with a strong reputation for ethical conduct and community-focused values, offering you the chance to work alongside knowledgeable professionals who are committed to your development. Benefit from flexible working opportunities and ongoing training initiatives designed to support your career progression within a nurturing and inclusive environment. Play an integral role in maintaining accurate expense accounting processes, building trusted relationships across departments, and contributing to key business decisions through reliable management information reporting.

• Process accounts payable transactions, manage supplier records, handle payment runs—including complex FX payments—and prepare detailed month‑end journals.
• Produce insightful management information reports for senior leaders, assist with audits, support cross‑departmental projects.
• Participate fully in all accounts payable processes related to investment entities, ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions.
• Take responsibility for entering data into supplier sub‑ledgers and general ledgers, maintaining precision throughout all stages.
• Process weekly payment runs including foreign exchange transactions and individual CHAPS money transfers to suppliers, as well as preparing associated payment journals.
• Manage month‑end activities by processing journals for prepayments and accruals, ensuring all entries are correctly recorded and reconciled.
• Set up new suppliers and manage existing supplier records in accordance with procurement policies, safeguarding compliance at every step.
• Create and maintain general ledger accounts, linking them appropriately to budget approvers for effective financial oversight.
• Build partnerships and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders such as fund accounting teams and other finance colleagues.
• Produce monthly management information reports for senior management purposes, providing clear insights into expense trends and variances.
• Assist with both external and internal audit requests as well as ad hoc investigations, demonstrating transparency and accountability in all interactions.
• Support the wider Finance & Investment Accounting team with additional initiatives and business‑as‑usual requirements as needed.

• Demonstrate strong fundamentals in expense accounting including debits and credits, journal preparation, weekly payment runs, manual foreign exchange payments, and data entry processes.
• Possess advanced Microsoft Excel skills such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP functions, and formulae for efficient data analysis.
• Communicate effectively with individuals at all organisational levels using clear and concise language tailored to each audience.
• Show precision in your work along with robust analytical abilities that allow you to identify discrepancies quickly and resolve them proactively.
• Display a proactive mindset that enables you to anticipate needs within the team and adapt priorities based on evolving business activities.
• Work collaboratively across departments and organisations towards shared objectives while fostering positive interpersonal connections.
• Be recognised as someone others can depend on due to your consistent delivery of accurate results within agreed timelines.
• Exhibit flexibility…