Graduate Finance

TN United Kingdom; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Graduate Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across various financial functions, with a clear path towards professional qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA. You will collaborate closely with experienced finance professionals, contributing to financial reporting, analysis, and process improvements. The company fosters a culture of initiative and teamwork, ensuring that your contributions have a meaningful impact. With generous benefits and a commitment to employee development, this position is perfect for those eager to grow their careers in finance.

Benefits

Generous company pension scheme

Discount platform saving employees £000s per year

25 days holiday per year

One paid charity volunteering day per year

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with at least a 2:1 classification.
• Motivated to pursue professional qualifications like ACCA or CIMA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial reporting and analysis datasets.
• Assist with month-end close processes and financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Education

Degree (2:1 classification)

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS D365

Power BI

Job description

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Want to work for a company that protects the consumer while maintaining a highly commercial focus? ‘We Keep Food Safe’ from physical contaminants, saving lives and reducing waste.

Loma Systems is a premium worldwide manufacturer of inspection equipment, used to identify contaminants and product defects in the food and pharmaceutical industries. With over 50 years of experience, Loma Systems develops and installs Designed to Survive equipment, fulfilling our purpose to ensure products leave the factory contamination-free, of the intended quality, and safe for consumers. We pride ourselves on delivering on our commitments, providing high-quality technical service, and offering trusted advice to our customers.

Our culture is hands-on. At Loma Systems, every individual is encouraged to take the initiative to get things done, enabling you to make a real impact. Our parent company, Illinois Tool Works (ITW), is a Fortune 250 diversified industrial manufacturer of value-added consumables and specialty equipment. ITW’s philosophy of autonomy and a decentralized culture allows Loma Systems to offer a personalized experience to each employee, along with career progression and stability within a larger organization.

At Loma Systems and ITW, we leverage the 80:20 principle in all we do. We are dedicated to improving food and pharmaceutical safety but believe the best way to achieve this is through a positive mindset and a one team culture. If you have a proactive approach and want to make an impact, we want to hear from you.

Job Description

Goal of the position:

This Graduate Accountant role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience across all aspects of a professional finance role within industry, with a clear path for progression to chartered status and beyond. The position includes full study support for ACCA or CIMA qualifications. Candidates should have strong academic records and exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain division datasets, along with related financial reporting and analysis.
• Assist the Finance Team, working closely with the European Financial Controller, with month-end close processes including financial reporting, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Monitor inventory use, standard cost variances, and support the annual cost roll.
• Partner with controllers to produce custom reports and streamline financial reporting processes.
• Identify opportunities for improvements within the finance team and undertake analyses that could positively impact the business. Support expense management.
• Take ownership of a wide range of activities as required to support the finance department and expand your knowledge.

Qualifications:

• Degree qualified with at least a 2:1 classification.
• Motivated to pursue professional qualifications.
• Curious with a mindset for continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical thinking skills.
• Embodies Loma’s behaviors: Hands-on, One Team, Positive Mindset, Delivering on Commitments, Taking Initiative.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and willing to learn systems such as MS D365 and Power BI.

Additional Information

What you can expect:

• Generous company pension scheme
• Discount platform saving employees £000s per year
• 25 days holiday per year
• One paid charity volunteering day per year