Graduate Finance Assistant

The Best Connection; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support towards ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Ongoing training and development

Clear career progression

Hands-on experience in manufacturing

Supportive finance team

Job summary

The Best Connection is hiring a Graduate Finance Assistant for our client in Bilston. The role supports daily finance tasks, month-end processes, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, with hands-on experience in a reputable manufacturing business.

You will work closely with senior finance staff, use Excel for data analysis, and contribute to timely, accurate financial reporting. A degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics and strong Excel skills are essential, with ACCA/ACA/CIMA study

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics.
• 2:1 or First-Class degree.
• Strong A-Level results.
• Some finance experience gained through an internship, placement year or similar.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily finance and accounting activities.
• Support month-end processes and financial reporting.
• Analyse financial data using Excel and internal systems.
• Reconcile accounts and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Work closely with senior finance staff on ongoing projects.
• Ensure all financial information is processed accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Finance internship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

2:1 or First-Class degree

Tools

Internal accounting systems

Job description

The Best Connection is looking for Graduate Finance Assistant to join our client, based in Bilston.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00

Salary: £25,000 - £32,000 per annum

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily finance and accounting activities.
• Support month-end processes and financial reporting.
• Analyse financial data using Excel and internal systems.
• Reconcile accounts and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Work closely with senior finance staff on ongoing projects.
• Ensure all financial information is processed accurately and efficiently.

Requirements:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics.
• Achieved a 2:1 or First-Class degree.
• Strong academic background, including good A-Level results.
• Some finance experience gained through an internship, placement year or similar.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical abilities.

Benefits:

• Study support towards ACCA, ACA or CIMA
• Ongoing training and development
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Hands-on experience within a successful manufacturing business
• Supportive and experienced finance team