Graduate Finance Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding accountancy firm in Preston is seeking a Graduate Finance Assistant to join their National Finance Team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in data manipulation, financial reporting, and insightful analysis. You will play a key part in the month-end reporting cycle and annual budgeting process while building strong relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess strong MS Excel skills and excellent communication abilities, ready to contribute to the firm's performance improvements. If you are looking for a dynamic role in finance, this is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your career.

Qualifications

• A-Level or equivalent qualifications including GCSE in Maths and English.
• Strong MS Excel skills and IT proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist in financial reporting and analysis for the National Finance Team.
• Develop management information to improve operational performance.

Skills

Data Manipulation

Financial Reporting

Analysis

Communication Skills

MS Excel

Education

A-Level or equivalent qualifications

GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English

Job description

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Expanding Accountancy firm based in Preston seek a Graduate Finance Assistant to join the National Finance Team. The role will involve data manipulation, financial reporting and analysis, the interpretation and provision of insight, along with aspects of financial administration in support of the Commercial Finance operation. It will also include involvement in the month end reporting cycle and the annual budgeting process.

Core Duties:

• Develop a thorough understanding of the business and its internal finance reporting systems and methodologies
• Apply business understanding to enable improved operational performance to be delivered within the business service lines through the production of accurate and meaningful management information with an appropriate layer of insight
• Assist the Commercial Finance Lead in supporting the firm’s service line heads, helping to drive performance improvement in areas such as:
  Financial-related working practices
  Efficient use of resources
  Profitability on jobs
  Working capital management
• Adopt best practice in the production and use of management information and key performance indicators
• Develop an understanding of the firm’s culture and strategy and how change is achieve
• Build excellent working relationships with appropriate stakeholders and particularly with other members of the Commercial Finance team
• Undertake specific related projects as agreed

Ideal Candidates:

• A-Level or equivalent qualifications including GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English or with some equivalent accountancy qualification or experience
• IT proficient with strong MS Excel skills
• A credible individual with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritise own workload effectively
• Resilient and persevering to achieve deadlines or resolve problems