Graduate Accounts Assistant

Search Consultancy LTD; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle-to-work scheme

Season ticket loan - interest free

On-site parking

Private Medical

Corporate Eyecare

Group Income Protection

EV Car Scheme

Full ACCA development support

Hybrid working after probation

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD in Nottingham is offering a Graduate Accounts Assistant role with hybrid working after probation. You'll support the finance team across purchase and sales ledgers, credit control and VAT returns, handling the full accounts process.

You will develop through ACCA support and study progression, with a clear path for career growth and strong emphasis on Excel and accuracy. The role suits a motivated graduate seeking a solid foundation.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Accountancy or Finance or AAT qualified, or qualified by experience.
• At least 6 months' experience in a finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain purchase and sales ledgers.
• Manage supplier relationships and issue customer invoices.
• Handle credit control and cash book maintenance.
• Assist with treasury deposits and loan schedules.
• Prepare VAT and CIS returns.
• Upload financial data to the SUN accounting system.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Education

Graduate in Accountancy or Finance

AAT qualified

Tools

SUN accounting system

Job description

Graduate Accounts Assistant (Hybrid)

Location: Nottingham
25,000 - 30,000

This is your chance to kick-start your career with a leading Financial Services organisation in Nottingham!

You'll work closely with the Nottingham team, gaining exposure to the full spectrum of transactional finance tasks. From managing purchase and sales ledgers to credit control and VAT returns, you'll handle the entire accounts process.

This is the perfect opportunity for a driven and motivated individual eager to develop their career. Full study support is provided, and there's a clear path for career progression for the right candidate.

What's in it for You?

• Hybrid working after probation.
• Full ACCA development support.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Season ticket loan - interest free.
• On-site parking.
• Private Medical.
• Corporate Eyecare.
• Group Income Protection.
• EV Car Scheme.

What You'll Do:

You'll manage a portfolio of project companies alongside a Finance Manager. Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers.
• Managing supplier relationships and issuing customer invoices.
• Credit control and cash book maintenance.
• Handling treasury deposits and loan schedules.
• Preparing VAT and CIS returns.
• Uploading financial data to the SUN accounting system.
• Liaising with auditors and taking minutes at project board meetings.

What We're Looking For:

• A graduate in Accountancy or Finance, AAT qualified, or qualified by experience.
• At least 6 months' experience in a finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent Excel skills.
• A proactive, driven, and motivated mindset.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.