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Assistant Accountant - Credit & Risk (SQL & Power BI) at Next Plc
Blaby, England, United Kingdom -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

SQL, Power BI, Advanced Excel, Financial Models, KPI Analysis, Data Analysis, Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Detail-Oriented, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Description
About The Role: At Next, we’re not just one of the UK’s most recognisable retailers — we’re also home to a thriving consumer credit business with over 3 million customers and £1.3 billion in assets. Our Credit & Risk Finance Team plays a vital role in understanding and driving the performance of this business, providing clear financial insight that shapes the future of Next Finance. We’re looking for a commercially minded Assistant Accountant with strong SQL and Power BI skills to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, data-driven analysis, and working at the intersection of finance and technology. What you’ll be doing: Running and enhancing financial models underpinning the Next Finance balance sheet and P&L, delivering insight into c.£180m profit per annum. Using SQL and Power BI to build, automate and maintain dashboards and reporting tools. Preparing clear, insightful KPI analysis for senior leaders to inform key business decisions. Supporting the month-end process, including reconciliation and analysis of balance sheets. Assisting with forecasting and financial appraisals for new Credit projects. Analysing debt management and supplier costs to identify efficiencies. Championing continuous improvement through smarter data and process solutions. About You: 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. Naturally curious — keen to dig into data and uncover what’s driving performance. 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 about how things work, and your passion for delivering insight that adds real value. #LI-DC1
Responsibilities
The Assistant Accountant will run and enhance financial models, build and maintain dashboards using SQL and Power BI, and prepare KPI analysis for senior leaders. They will also support the month-end process and assist with forecasting for new Credit projects.