Graduate Finance Assistant

Confidential; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Study support

Mentoring from finance leaders

Career progression

Job summary

Confidential in Cambridge is offering a Graduate Finance Assistant role with a hybrid working pattern (3 days in the office, 2 days at home). The position comes with a £28,000 basic salary plus study support to pursue a professional qualification.

You will work closely with experienced finance professionals, gaining hands-on experience across supplier invoices, reconciliations, budgeting and financial analysis, with clear progression in a fast-growing team.

Qualifications

• The applicant should have a strong academic background in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or related discipline.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Strong Excel and MS Office capabilities.
• Attention to detail and proactive mindset.
• Aspiring towards a professional qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or ACA).

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and payments.
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and cash management.
• Supporting month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Raising sales invoices and maintaining financial records.
• Assisting with budgeting, reporting and financial analysis.
• Supporting finance projects and process improvements.
• Working with internal stakeholders across the business.
• Ensuring accuracy and attention to detail across all financial transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Communication skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Graduate Finance Assistant

Cambridge Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home)

£28,000 Basic Salary + Study Support

Are you a high-achieving graduate looking to launch your career in finance?

We're partnering with an ambitious and fast-growing organisation in Cambridge seeking an exceptional Graduate Finance Assistant to join their collaborative finance team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a bright, analytical individual who is looking to gain hands‑on experience, develop a professional accountancy qualification, and build a long-term career within finance.

Working closely with experienced finance professionals, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting and commercial finance activities while receiving ongoing training and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and payments


• Assisting with bank reconciliations and cash management


• Supporting month-end and year-end accounting processes


• Raising sales invoices and maintaining financial records


• Assisting with budgeting, reporting and financial analysis


• Supporting finance projects and process improvements


• Working with internal stakeholders across the business


• Ensuring accuracy and attention to detail across all financial transactions

About You

We're seeking someone who combines academic excellence with ambition and a genuine interest in pursuing a finance career.

• A strong academic background, ideally a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or a related discipline


• Excellent analytical and numerical skills


• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office capabilities


• Exceptional attention to detail


• A proactive and inquisitive mindset


• Outstanding communication skills


• The drive and determination to progress towards a professional qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or ACA)

Previous finance experience is welcome but not essential. Attitude, aptitude and a willingness to learn are what matter most.

What's on Offer?

• £28,000 starting salary


• Hybrid working model (3 days in the office)


• Full study support towards a professional accountancy qualification


• Mentoring from experienced finance leaders


• Clear career progression opportunities


• Modern, collaborative working environment


• Exposure to a broad and varied finance role from day one

For ambitious graduates seeking a genuine career pathway within finance, this represents an excellent first step with significant long-term development potential.