Cyber Security Analyst

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cyber Security Analyst to join our established Technology team in a newly created role. As a Cyber Security Analyst, you’ll play a key role in safeguarding our systems and data in a rapidly growing and ambitious accountancy firm.

Key responsibilities will include:

Security Monitoring and Incident Response

Monitoring security tools for threats and vulnerabilities
Leading the incident response lifecycle: detection, containment, recovery, and forensic analysis
Supporting management in coordinating incident resolution

Vulnerability and Endpoint Management

Identifying and assessing vulnerabilities from risk assessments, penetration tests, and patching activities
Recommending remediation actions and escalating key risks to the Infrastructure Team
Enforcing security standards across endpoints, applications, and system builds

Security Audits and Compliance

Conducting internal audits to ensure alignment with policies and best practices
Supporting readiness for external audits and accreditations (e.g. Cyber Essentials Plus)
Assisting with self-assessments against frameworks such as NIST and CIS

Policy and Standards Development

Recommending improvements to internal security policies, procedures, and controls
Performing retrospective compliance checks and proposing enhancements

Threat Intelligence and Research

Staying informed on the evolving threat landscape
Researching emerging threats and proposing proactive defence strategies
Sharing insights with management to inform strategic decisions

Security Reporting

Drafting and delivering relevant security metrics and reports to support visibility and decision-making

Supplier Risk Assessment

Responding to security-related supplier queries and questionnaires
Compiling risk reports using publicly available information to support supply chain due diligence

About You

A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
Strong understanding of cyber security principles and frameworks
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
Ability to work independently
Demonstrable ability to think critically and anticipate threats
Interest in continuous learning and staying up to date with emerging threats

Why Bishop Fleming?

Bishop Fleming is leading independent provider of audit, accountancy, tax, and advisory services in the UK. With a turnover of £43.1m, the firm saw growth of almost 13% per cent over the last 12 months.

From owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and large businesses; to entrepreneurs and private individuals; Bishop Fleming offers full services across a diverse range of sectors, including:

Automotive, Charities and Not for Profit, Education, Energy, Renewables and Natural Resources, Financial Services, Food and Drink, Healthcare, Hospitality and Leisure, Housing Associations, Manufacturing, Private Client, Professional Services, Public Sector, Real Estate and Construction, Technology, Media and Telecomms, and Transport and Logistics.

Bishop Fleming is currently ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index and is also the largest provider of audit services to multi-academy trusts in the academy sector.

With 9 offices spanning from the West Midlands to the South West, the firm has 40 partners and nearly 500 staff, and is a certified Great Place to Work®.

Bishop Fleming is a member of Kreston Global, a global network of independent accounting firms in more than 100 countries.

If that’s not enough, we offer a fantastic range of benefits including:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus Christmas off!
Hybrid working
A contributory Pension scheme
Life assurance
Simply Health cashback plan including access to 24/7 online GP service and counselling services
Perkbox discounts and rewards platform with over 4,000 perks and discounts
Yulife employee wellbeing app
Social events with active social committees that plan internal and external events
Numerous opportunities for development

Please contact Seyi Oseni, Resourcing Administrator if you would like to discuss this opportunity further.

We welcome applicants who would like the flexibility in their working arrangements, including working from home or part time working, which may help to accommodate parent or carer responsibilities, further studies and activities outside of work.

We are committed to welcoming new people into an inclusive working environment, where everyone is given equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We support a culture where people are valued and treated fairly with respect and differences are understood and celebrated.

The more varied our workforce, the broader the expertise within our business. The broader our expertise, the greater our chances of innovation and success. That's why we're committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion at every level.

As part of our recruitment process and our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment, we carry out background checks on all successful applicants. These checks will include verification of references, confirmation of right to work in the UK, and, where applicable, a standard or enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Further details will be provided during the recruitment process.