Graduate Finance Assistant Accountant

Confidential; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Benefits

Job summary

Robert Half is recruiting for a Graduate Finance Assistant Accountant role in Milton Keynes, offering a permanent position. The successful candidate will assist with cash flow, banking operations and treasury processes, supporting daily activities and reporting.

The job is ideal for recent graduates with maths, economics or accounting backgrounds and strong Excel skills. Role is office-based, working five days a week, with study support and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or college leaver with a maths, economics or accounting based degree.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with great attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day cash flow management, banking operations and treasury processes.
• Prepare and process electronic payments, bank transfers and direct debits.
• Reconcile bank statements and maintain cash movement records.
• Assist in cash flow forecasting and treasury reporting.
• Support month-end and year-end treasury close processes.

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Mathematics degree

Economics degree

Accounting degree

AAT qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Graduate Finance Assistant Accountant role on behalf of a Sales business with offices in Milton Keynes

The Role

As Graduate Finance Assistant Accountant you will will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of the organisation's cash flow, banking operations, and treasury processes. This role ensures that all banking transactions are accurately processed, reconciled, and reported within in a timely manner. Day to day duties will consist of:

• Monitor daily cash balances and ensure adequate funding for operational requirements.
• Prepare and process electronic payments, bank transfers, and direct debits.
• Download and reconcile bank statements and credit card statements.
• Investigate discrepancies between the bank account and promptly.
• Maintain accurate records of cash movements, investments, and loan schedules.
• Assist in cash flow forecasting and provide regular treasury reports.
• Support month-end and year-end financial close processes relating to treasury activities.

Your Profile

You will be a Recent Graduate ideally with a Mathematics, Economics or Accounting based Degree or a College Leaver having studied a similar course or AAT. You will have an interest in finance and numbers with strong numerical and analytical skills and excellent attention to detail. Previous experience with Microsoft Excel is highly preferred. This is an excellent first finance role which will be well supported and in a successful organisation.

Salary and Benefits

Role of Graduate Finance Assistant Accountant is a Permanent Opportunity and working 5 days a week in the office in Milton Keynes. The role is paying up to £26 K + Study + Benefits

Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.

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