Graduate Finance Assistant / Bookkeeper - AAT Level 3

Office Angles UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing IT services company in London is seeking a Finance Graduate to manage core finance operations. This hybrid role offers a salary of £32,000 plus performance-based bonuses. Candidates should be AAT Level 3 qualified with experience in finance and familiarity with Xero. Join a supportive team and develop your career with opportunities for further qualifications and process improvements.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Support for further qualifications

Flexible hybrid working

Opportunities for long-term growth

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and send high-frequency invoices across multiple services.
• Reconcile customer payments in Xero.
• Manage direct debits and credit control activities.
• Support VAT returns in collaboration with external accountants.

Skills

AAT Level 3 qualified

Experience in a finance or accounting role

Confident with Xero

Strong attention to detail

Proficient in Excel

Logical and analytical thinking

Collaborative team player

Education

AAT Level 3

Ambition to complete AAT Level 4

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

Are you an ambitious finance professional with AAT Level 3 (minimum) and Xero experience? Do you want to join a growing IT services and cyber security company where youll gain hands-on experience, further qualifications, and the chance to shape smarter finance processes?

Were seeking a Finance Graduate / Bookkeeper to join our supportive team and take ownership of core finance operations. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career while working in a forward-thinking, collaborative environment.

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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