Graduate Accountant - Corporate Finance

Robert Walters UK; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Walters UK is offering an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Accountant in London within a leading financial services organization. This role allows graduates to develop essential skills in finance, working in a fast-paced environment with responsibilities spanning accounts payable and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree in a relevant field.
• Understanding of basic double-entry accounting.
• Proficiency in Excel at an intermediate level.

Responsibilities

• Managing purchase ledger and supplier invoicing.
• Administering digital expense processes.
• Preparing group cash flow reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interest in finance

Education

University degree in Accountancy, Economics, Finance, or similar field

Tools

SAP

SAP Concur

Microsoft Excel

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Graduate Accountant to kick-start their professional career within a leading financial services organisation.

Looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Accountant to join the Corporate Finance team. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate to build a solid foundation in finance, working across key accounting functions in a supportive and fast-paced environment.

You Will Be Responsible For:

Accounts Payable (AP):

• Running the purchase ledger function
• Coding and posting supplier invoices using SAP and SAP Concur
• Processing payments
• Managing supplier relationships and resolving queries

Staff Expenses:

• Administering the digital expense process
• Reviewing and processing monthly staff expense claims using SAP Concur
• Working with the Executive Assistant team to ensure deadlines are met

Other Financial Tasks:

• Managing petty cash for employee travel
• Preparing weekly and monthly group cash flow reports and monitoring cash balances
• Posting weekly bank transactions

What You'll Have:

• A university degree in Accountancy, Economics, Finance, or a similar field
• An understanding of basic double-entry accounting and a strong interest in pursuing a career in finance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate level)
• A high level of attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines
• A positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and a dependable work ethic
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates