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Lendscape has an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Finance Analyst to join our agile finance team. This role will be a key contributor within a fast-paced, multi-entity and multi-currency business, supporting financial control, reporting and continuous improvement across the function. You will play an active role in driving process improvements as the business evolves, bringing a positive, proactive mindset and a willingness to challenge and enhance existing ways of working. This role offers broad exposure across the full finance cycle, including revenue recognition, management reporting, statutory processes, and a major ERP transformation programme. You will also gain hands-on experience with AI-driven tools and data analytics, which are central to how our finance function operates. There is a fully supported pathway to a professional accounting qualification (ACCA,CIMA or equivalent) Revenue Management, Billing and Credit Control: · Take ownership of billing processes across professional services, recurring revenue, and enhancements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. · Maintain debtor reports, issue statements and reminders, and actively participate in credit control meetings to track and improve collections. · Build strong relationships with clients to resolve payment delays and manage aged debt, escalating high-risk balances where necessary. · Review sales opportunities and projects, ensuring alignment with commercial agreements. · Create and manage project structures, including milestones, to support accurate billing and revenue recognition. · Export, review, and upload timecards to appropriate projects, ensuring precise allocation against milestones. · Reconcile accrued and deferred income to the trial balance. · Work closely with Project Managers and Relationship Managers to ensure financial alignment across projects. · Resolve client queries and invoice disputes in a professional and timely manner. Other: . Support the finance team and wider business with the implementation of new AI-native ERP systems and processes. · Provide support to the annual audit process, ensuring smooth operations. · Undertake ad-hoc finance-related duties as required. · Develop a strong understanding of the end-to-end finance cycle and business operations. · Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to improve finance processes · Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and month-end reporting. · Support ARR and MRR analysis and provide insights to inform commercial decision-making. · Support the budgeting and forecasting process through financial analysis and planning. Requirements · A degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Maths, or another numerate discipline (minimum 2:1), or studying AAT. · Understanding of core accounting principles (debits/credits, accruals, prepayments, and general ledger processes). · Strong numerical aptitude and a natural inclination to question and investigate data. · Intellectual curiosity and self-motivation — someone who takes initiative and thinks independently. · Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure. · Ownership and Proactive Approach: Able to take ownership of tasks, work independently, and see work through to completion. Proactive in identifying, resolving, or escalating issues when needed. · Professional in manner and communication, able to adapt to different audiences. · Proficiency in Excel is essential, along with an interest in exploring automation for finance operations. · Motivation to pursue a professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). What we offer: · Fully supported pathway to a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). · Close working relationships with experienced finance professionals in a small, high-impact team · Exposure to AI-driven finance tools and a modern ERP environment. · Clear progression path wit