Finance Assistant

Forge Talent; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Manchester is offering a Finance Internship for recent graduates for 6 months. This role provides hands-on experience in transactional finance processes, working with finance systems, and understanding group finance operations. The ideal candidate has a finance-related degree and is enthusiastic about a career in finance. This hybrid role requires 2 days in the office, offering a salary of £28,000 pro rata.

Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions, including purchase invoices and staff expenses.
• Monitor and manage finance inboxes, ensuring timely responses.
• Support reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records.
• Gain practical experience using finance systems to support daily operations.
• Assist with intercompany processes across the group structure.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the finance function.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Eagerness to learn

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word

Proactive approach to problem-solving

Education

Finance-related degree or qualification

Job description

Finance Internship – 6 months FTC

Salary: £28,000 pro rata

Location: Manchester City Centre

Hybrid working: 2 days in the office

Overview

We are offering a temporary internship within our Finance team, designed for recent graduates seeking practical experience in a group finance environment. This role provides hands-on involvement in transactional finance processes, systems, and intercompany activity, offering a strong foundation for a future career in finance or accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions, including purchase invoices and staff expenses.
• Monitor and manage finance inboxes, ensuring timely responses.
• Support reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records.
• Gain practical experience using finance systems to support daily operations.
• Assist with intercompany processes across the group structure.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the finance function to ensure efficient and accurate processing.

Candidate Profile

• Recently completed a finance-related degree or qualification.
• Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Proactive and enthusiastic approach to problem-solving.
• Interest in pursuing a career in finance or accounting.

What You’ll Gain

• First-hand experience within a dynamic finance function.
• Exposure to finance systems and transactional processes.
• Understanding of group finance operations and intercompany workflows.
• An opportunity to make a real contribution while developing essential finance skills.