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

NEXT Retail Ltd.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking an Assistant Accountant specializing in Credit & Risk to join their Finance team in Leicester. The role requires expertise in SQL and Power BI to provide insightful financial analysis and support the month-end process. Candidates should have 2+ years in a finance-related role and be part-qualified in CIMA/ACCA. This position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, including discounts on products and access to health services.

Benefits

25% off most NEXT products

Company performance based bonus

Sharesave scheme

On-site Nursery available

Discounts at partner brands

Early VIP access to sale stock

Access to Staff Shops discounts

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a finance or finance related analytical role.
• Proficient in SQL, Power BI, and advanced Excel.
• Confident in building financial models and presenting analysis to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Run and enhance financial models for profit insight.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools.
• Prepare KPI analysis for senior leaders.
• Support month-end process including balance sheet analysis.
• Assist with forecasting and financial appraisals.
• Analyze debt management and supplier costs.
• Champion continuous improvement in data and processes.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Education

CIMA/ACCA part-qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

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

Job ID Job ID 73332

Team Team Finance

Location Location Leicester

Contract Type Contract Type Perm

Job Schedule Job Schedule Full time

Salary Salary Up to £47,446

Posting Date Posting Date 26/01/2026

Apply Before Apply Before 02/02/2026

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.

Benefits

• 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 [e-mail] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.