Entry Level Finance Assistant

Michael Page (UK); York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in York is looking for a Graduate Finance Assistant to join their team. This entry-level position offers a hybrid work model, salary up to £24,500, and study support for AAT and CIMA. Ideal for graduates seeking to start their career in finance with opportunities for progression and development.

Benefits

Study support in AAT, CIMA

Free car parking on site

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Graduated in Finance related degree or gained 6+ months in a similar transactional finance role.
• Ambitious to progress, develop and continue learning.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Download bank transactions daily for allocated bank accounts.
• Process high volume of transactions daily.
• Ensure receipts and payments are coded and posted correctly.
• Conduct payment runs and bank reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Willingness to learn

Education

Finance related degree

Job description

• New Graduate Finance Assistant opportunity in York!
• Fantastic Hybrid Opportunity with Study Support for Finance Grads!

About Our Client

Michael Page are partnering with a long standing client who are looking for a Finance Assistant to join their team in York on a permanent basis. My client is looking for a progressive Finance and Accounting graduate or ambitious finance candidate with 6+ months transactional finance experience, to continue developing and offer them a clear progression pathway. This entry level finance opportunity is perfect for hard working candidates looking to take the first step in the finance industry! My client is a well known employer in the York area, well known for providing a top quality working culture, and fantastic training/development plans for their employees. For this Finance Assistant role, they will be providing all the training provided to make sure your transition from university to real world finance is smooth.

Job Description

• Download bank transactions daily for the bank accounts allocated.
• Process accurately a high volume of transactions daily for the bank accounts allocated.
• Ensure receipts and payments are coded and posted to the correct ledgers, nominal ledger codes, cost centres and departments where applicable.
• Post all sales receipts to the correct client within the practice management systems where appropriate.
• Undertake weekly and monthly bank reconciliations to timetable.
• Undertake reconciliations of banking records to PMS to timetable.
• Conduct payment runs
• Working closely with Management Accounts team
• To support the business towards the achievement of the Group's strategy, goals and objectives.
• To undertake continual professional development (CPD) as necessary.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Assistant should have:

• Graduated in Finance related degree or have gained 6+ months in a similar transactional finance role
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Ambitious to progress, develop and continue learning
• A willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £24,500
• 3 days on site /2 days at home, hybrid working split after training
• Study support in AAT, CIMA
• Free car parking on site
• 37.5 hour working week
• Opportunities for first step in Finance Career!

If you are ready to take the first step in your Finance Career and begin using your degree in a progressive Finance Assistant role, this is a perfect opportunity for you! Apply below