Associate / Accountant (Graduate)

flinder; London; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Flinder seeks a Finance Associate/Accountant (Graduate) in London to enhance the FinOps team by delivering Smart Finance Function services. This role combines hands-on finance tasks with essential training towards qualification, targeting a client-focused approach in various key sectors including tech and e-commerce. A commitment to professional growth and excellence is essential.

Benefits

Discretionary performance-related bonus up to 10%

Pension contributions via Salary Exchange

Study package for professional qualification

Flexible working

BYOD (phone) allowance

25 days annual leave plus additional leave options

Qualifications

• Degree of 2:1 or higher in business, finance, or accounting.
• Proficiency in cloud accounting systems advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records for a portfolio of clients using cloud accounting systems.
• Prepare VAT returns and monthly payroll changes.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Data skills

Process skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Degree of 2:1 or higher in related business, finance or accounting

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flinder

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

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LondonFinOpsFull-time

Associate / Accountant (Graduate)

London

We're looking for a Finance Associate/ Accountant (Graduate)to join our growing FinOps team to deliver Smart Finance Function services to a portfolio of clients in our key sectors:Tech, SaaSand e-commerce, predominantly in the London and South East region.

You will work within a pod to deliver all aspects of our Smart Finance Function with a key focus on delivering management insight, alongside studying as an apprentice, working towards becoming a qualified accountant. This role involves a focus on understanding the latest accounting technology with an expectation to focus on delivering client value.

What you’ll be doing

You will have responsibility for:

Using cloud accounting systems (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage One/Live) to maintain accurate records for a portfolio of clients.

Performing bank reconciliations, processing receipts and payments.

Preparing VAT returns for a portfolio of clients prior to review.

Preparing suggested payment run files for client approval.

Preparing monthly payroll changes and communicating with our payroll team for a portfolio of clients.

Completing period end close activities including the relevant month end adjustments i.e. prepayments, accruals and journals.

Preparing the monthly accounts including standard reporting from the accounting system.

Supporting our finance managers with monthly and quarterly reporting including account closing procedures.

Support in consulting-style workshops.

Support with systems implementations.

Ad hoc support for finance managers and business advisors as required.

Liaising with clients and developing strong working relationships.

Providing regular status updates on client deliverables.

Who we’re looking for

To be considered for the role you must have:

Degree of 2:1 or higher (in related business, finance or accounting is advantage)

An enjoyment of working for different clients whilst understanding and meeting their individual needs.

Strong computer, data and process skills.

Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.

The ability to proactively question everything to improve quality and processes.

An approach that client satisfaction is absolutely second to none.

Drive and desire for progression within flinder, we want you to be our Portfolio CFOs of the future.

Whilst not mandatory a working knowledge of bookkeeping or cloud accounting systems is advantageous.

Package

£25,500 annual salary.

Discretionary performance related bonus (up to 10%).

Pension contributions via Salary Exchange.

Company share option scheme.

Study package (tuition, study days, first-time pass bonuses) for professional qualification as an apprentice.

Holidays

25 days annual leave.

3 days xMas additional leave.

Purchase up to 5 additional days

Other benefits

Fully paid strategy trip each year.

Flexible working.

BYOD (phone) allowance.

Additional info

You will predominantly be based in London and travel to client sites will be required at times. From time to time you may work from home depending on business and client needs. Your skills and experience will determine the entry level and progression within flinder will be dependent on performance.

EU candidates must also demonstrate they are eligible to take up UK employment post-Brexit.