Graduate Finance Assistant

Airedale Group; West Yorkshire; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Airedale Group is seeking a Graduate Finance Assistant to support day-to-day finance operations, data analysis and month-end processes. You will gain exposure to financial reporting, business partnering and continuous improvement initiatives.

The company offers study support and mentoring to help you progress toward becoming a qualified Accountant. You will be enrolled onto ACCA or CIMA after six months, with study support and practical experience.

Formación

• A Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics or a related discipline.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• A desire to pursue a long-term career in finance, with the commitment to successfully complete a professional accounting qualification.
• Previous exposure to finance, accounting or commercially focused analytical role would be highly desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Support daily finance operations and administrative activities across the finance function.
• Assist with month-end processes, including data preparation, reconciliations and reporting activities.
• Contribute to finance transformation initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Assist with data input, validation and maintenance to ensure financial information remains accurate and reliable.
• Collaborate with finance teams and wider business stakeholders across the organisation.
• Develop an understanding of financial controls, governance and compliance requirements, applying best practice in all activities.
• Provide support on ad hoc projects and analysis as required by the finance team.

Conocimientos

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Educación

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics or related

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Company Overview

Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.

Company Overview

Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application. The Airedale Group are the leading market design, installation, and maintenance provider for commercial kitchens in the UK hospitality and food service industry. We work alongside clients from the initial designs through to bespoke fabrication and installation. Coupled with the largest body of professional maintenance engineers in the country, we offer the complete end-to-end solution to our extensive client base. We have long-standing relationships with many of the biggest multi-site brands in the UK.

Job Overview

As a Graduate Finance Assistant, you will support the day-to-day operation of the finance department through a combination of administrative activities, project work, data analysis and support for month-end processes. This role provides an excellent foundation for a successful career in finance, with exposure to financial reporting, business partnering and continuous improvement initiatives. As part of our commitment to career development, you will be enrolled onto either the ACCA or CIMA professional qualification pathway following the successful completion of six months with the business. The company will provide study support, together with mentoring and practical experience to support progression towards becoming a qualified Accountant.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily finance operations and administrative activities across the finance function.
• Assist with month-end processes, including data preparation, reconciliations and reporting activities.
• Contribute to finance transformation initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Assist with data input, validation and maintenance to ensure financial information remains accurate and reliable.
• Collaborate with finance teams and wider business stakeholders across the organisation.
• Develop an understanding of financial controls, governance and compliance requirements, applying best practice in all activities.
• Provide support on ad hoc projects and analysis as required by the finance team.

Experience Required

• A Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics or a related discipline.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• A desire to pursue a long-term career in finance, with the commitment to successfully complete a professional accounting qualification.
• Previous exposure to finance, accounting or commercially focused analytical role would be highly desirable.

What We Offer

The Airedale Group is expanding rapidly, employing circa 750 people across multiple locations in the UK. This is a fantastic time to be joining the business with opportunities for career progression.

Work Location: In person