Finance Assistant

Datacareers; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Support for professionalQualifications

Hybrid work arrangement

Exposure to month-end processes

Job summary

Datacareers is seeking a Graduate Finance Assistant to join the Finance team in Newport Pagnell on a hybrid basis (2 days in the office). The role offers a pathway into accounting with exposure to month-end activities and financial reporting.

The successful candidate will support the month-end close, reconciliations, and compliance, while benefiting from training and potential professional qualification support.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Accounting & Finance/Maths or Economics.
• GCSEs including Maths and English.
• Interest in pursuing a professional accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA or CIMA).
• Office/finance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly close process and reconciliations.
• Prepare audit schedules and support year-end audits.
• Ensure internal controls and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate financial records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong numeracy

Teamwork

Communication skills

Willing to learn

Education

Accounting/Finance/Maths or Economics degree

GCSEs including Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Graduate Finance Assistant

Newport Pagnell/Hybrid/2 days per week in the office

£24000-27000 plus Excellent Benefits

My client are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or develop a career in finance and accounting.

The role will support the month-end close process, including preparing nominal ledger account reconciliations, assisting with financial reporting, and supporting the wider finance function in maintaining accurate financial records. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad range of finance activities and work closely with experienced finance professionals.

You will benefit from:

• Exposure to a wide range of finance and accounting activities.
• Hands-on experience with month-end reporting and financial controls.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Support towards professional accounting qualifications.

Responsibilities

Month-End Accounting

• Assist with the monthly financial close process in accordance with reporting deadlines.
• Prepare and maintain designated nominal account reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Ensure accounting entries are processed accurately and supported by appropriate documentation.

Audit and Compliance

• Assist with the preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation for year-end audits.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and finance procedures.
• Support compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Key Skills

• Ideally recent Graduate in Accounting & Finance/Maths or Economics related degree
• GCSEs (or equivalent), including Strong Maths and English
• Interest in progressing towards a professional accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA or CIMA).
• Ideally previous office, administration, or finance experience.
• Ideally an understanding of basic accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written, numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn.

Additional Qualities

• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Curious with a problem-solving mindset.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.