Graduate Finance Assistant / Bookkeeper - AAT Level 3

Office Angels; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is looking for a Finance Graduate to support financial processes and contribute to automation improvements. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £32,000 and the opportunity to develop further qualifications in a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates are AAT Level 3 qualified, proactive, and detail-oriented with experience in finance. Apply today to start your career in finance.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Support for further qualifications

Long-term growth opportunities

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 qualified with ambition for Level 4.
• Experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and send high-frequency invoices across services.
• Reconcile customer payments in Xero.
• Manage direct debits, debtors, and credit control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Logical and analytical thinking

Confident with Xero

Proficient in Excel

Proactive and collaborative

Education

AAT Level 3 qualification

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Overview

Finance Graduate - AAT Level 3 & Xero
Location: Holborn, London (Hybrid - 3 days per month in office during probation, then 2 per month)
Salary: £32,000 + performance-based bonus
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

Why Join Us

• A modern, friendly, and supportive culture with a strong focus on teamwork.
• A no-blame environment where ideas and problem-solving are encouraged.
• Support for further qualifications (AAT Level 4 and beyond).
• Hybrid working with flexibility built in.
• Opportunity to grow with the business and contribute to automation and process improvements.

Your Role

• Prepare and send high-frequency invoices (mid-month and month-end) across multiple services, products, and vendors.
• Reconcile customer payments in Xero.
• Manage direct debits, debtors, and credit control activity.
• Process and reconcile supplier invoices, resolving queries quickly and accurately.
• Support VAT returns in collaboration with external accountants.
• Track and manage contract renewals.
• Ensure accuracy of data across CRM and finance systems.
• Assist with month-end reporting and support finance process improvements.
• Help identify opportunities for automation and integration to streamline back-office finance procedures.

What We're Looking For

• AAT Level 3 qualified (minimum) - with ambition to complete Level 4.
• Experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in transactional finance.
• Logical, analytical, and able to think outside the box to improve processes.
• Confident with Xero and Excel.
• Positive, proactive, and collaborative - someone who takes ownership and works well with others.

Package

• £32,000 base salary with performance-based bonus.
• Support for further certifications.
• Hybrid working (office in Central London).
• Long-term growth opportunities within a scaling IT business.

Ready to Start Your Career in Finance?
Apply now to take the next step with a fast-growing, innovative company that will support your development and value your contribution from day one.

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