Accounts Assistant, 12m FTC

Finn Laurens; Swindon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Job summary

Finn Laurens is seeking a personable graduate for a 12-month contract as Assistant Accountant. You will work with an experienced finance team, handling purchase ledger, invoicing, and supplier queries.

The role includes cash reconciliations, inter-group recharges, and supporting budgets and VAT returns. Ideal candidates are graduates in accounting or those with relevant experience, with strong Excel skills and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Graduate in accounting or related field, with some relevant accounting exposure.
• Strong communication, both written and verbal, and good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities with keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledger tasks including PO, SOW, and invoice processing.
• Oversee supplier payment runs and respond to supplier inquiries.
• Perform cash and bank reconciliations and handle inter-group recharges.
• Assist in production of management accounts, annual budgets and VAT returns.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Administration

Enthusiasm for learning

Education

Graduate in accounting/related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Financial services business with about 60 staff requires a personable graduate for this 12m contract as Assistant Accountant. Working alongside an experienced finance team, this role is predominantly responsible for managing a best-of-class purchase ledger, which includes:

Purchase order, statements of work and invoice processing

Overseeing supplier payment runs and dealing with supplier enquiries

Cash and bank reconciliations

Inter-group recharges

Assist in the production of management accounts, annual budgets and VAT returns

Ideally you will be a graduate in a related field, or will have some recent, relevant accounting experience. Key skills required include confident Excel skills, good communication skills (oral and written) and strong organisational and administration skills. Enthusiasm and drive to produce high quality work and for continued learning and the ability to work as part of the team to develop and improve current practices are also important.

This employer offers a high quality working environment, and although initially a 12m contract, there is a strong possibility this role will become permanent.

• generous benefits (including study support)