Assistant Accountant - Credit & Risk (SQL & Power BI)

NEXT is more than a retailer; we are home to a thriving consumer credit business with over 3 million customers and £1.3 billion in assets. Our Credit and Risk Finance team at Head Office is at the heart of this, providing the financial insight that shapes the future of NEXT Finance.

We are looking for a commercially minded Assistant Accountant who is ready to own their work and help our business grow. If you enjoy solving problems at the intersection of finance and technology, this is an opportunity to make a real difference.

You will be a key part of the team responsible for understanding and driving the performance of NEXT Finance. This role is about more than just numbers; it’s about using data to tell a story and provide clarity for our senior leaders. You will work in a fast-paced environment where standing still isn't an option, using tools like SQL and Power BI to automate reporting and deliver insights into our £180m annual profit.

• Drive Financial Insight: Run and evolve the financial models that underpin our balance sheet and P&L, ensuring our reporting is as efficient as possible.
• Modernise Reporting: Use SQL and Power BI to build and maintain automated dashboards, moving away from manual processes to smarter data solutions.
• Support Decision Making: Prepare clear KPI analysis for senior leaders, helping to inform the direction of the business.
• Maintain Financial Rigour: Support the month-end process, including balance sheet reconciliations and detailed analysis.
• Future Planning: Assist with forecasting and financial appraisals for new credit projects, identifying efficiencies in debt management and supplier costs.

• Analytical Foundation: You have at least 2 years of experience in a finance or analytical role and are CIMA/ACCA part-qualified (or equivalent).
• Technical Skill: You are proficient in SQL and Power BI, with advanced Excel skills and experience building financial models.
• Curiosity: You have a natural drive to get under the skin of the data to uncover what is really driving performance.
• Clear Communication: You can present your analysis with conviction and work collaboratively with the wider team to drive change.

We don’t expect you to tick every box. If you are a proactive problem solver with a passion for delivering value through data, we want to hear from you.

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• 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 available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking
• Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [email protected] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.