Assistant Accountant

Job 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.

About Us
You know Next, but did you know we're a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We're the UK's 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we're the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it's now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world So we've gone global

About The Team

• 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 (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on and leave a voicemail.