Finance Graduate

We Do Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance team in Reading seeks a motivated Finance Graduate to support financial management and reporting. This entry-level role offers comprehensive training, exposure to various finance functions, and opportunities for career progression. The ideal candidate is a recent graduate with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, eager to learn and work collaboratively. A competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements are provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Study support for professional qualifications

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a relevant degree.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with internal and external audit requirements.
• Prepare and update financial models for decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or related

Job description

Finance Graduate / Graduate Finance Analyst

Reading

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Finance Graduate to join our finance team. This entry-level role provides an excellent opportunity to develop a strong foundation in financial management, reporting, and analysis while gaining hands‑on experience in a dynamic business environment. You will work closely with experienced finance professionals and have the opportunity to rotate across key areas such as financial reporting, management accounting, and business analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including data collection and variance analysis.
• Help maintain accurate financial records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to the month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Assist with internal and external audit requirements.
• Prepare and update financial models, reports, and analysis to support decision‑making.
• Participate in finance projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Support the finance team with ad‑hoc reporting, data analysis, and administrative tasks.

Key Requirements

• Recent graduate with a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with data.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Eager to learn, proactive, and able to work collaboratively within a team.
• Interest in pursuing a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is desirable.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced finance professionals.
• Study support for professional qualifications (if applicable).
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
• Exposure to a wide range of finance functions and business operations.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.