Finance Assistant

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity for an ambitious Finance Graduate, AAT professional or early-stage ACCA/CIMA studier to join a supportive finance team with a clear progression pathway.

This role has been designed as a development position, giving the successful candidate exposure to financial reporting, analysis, month-end processes and business partnering activities, with the long-term goal of progression.

Full training and professional study support will be provided.

• Support the senior finance team with reporting requirements.
• Assist with month-end activities and financial reporting processes.
• Produce reports and analyse financial information.
• Investigate financial queries and liaise with stakeholders across the business.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and finance controls.
• Support cash reporting and variance analysis.
• Review financial data and escalate issues where necessary.
• Work closely with regional operational teams.
• Liaise with Purchase Ledger, Internal Audit and systems specialists.
• Support process improvements and ad-hoc finance projects.
• Gain exposure to management accounting activities including accruals and prepayments.

• Hold a finance-related degree, AAT Level 4 qualification or are studying ACCA/CIMA.
• Have some finance experience, whether through a placement year or a transactional finance role.
• Have exposure to areas such as Purchase Ledger, Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliations, cash management or month-end support.
• Are motivated to develop a long-term career in finance.
• Possess strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

• Salary up to £30,000.
• Full ACCA or CIMA study support.
• Clear progression route.
• Hybrid working.
• Free on-site parking.
• Exposure to a wide range of finance activities.
• Friendly, supportive and low-turnover team.
• Genuine opportunities for long-term career development.

To apply for the Finance Assistant position, please click on the apply now button and your CV will be sent directly to the responsible recruiter. We will respond to successful applicants within 7 days, however please feel free to get in touch if you would like any further information about your application.

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