Junior Accountant

Evolution Funding Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolution Funding Ltd in Chesterfield is seeking a dedicated Finance professional to support the Finance team in maintaining accurate records, delivering timely reporting and ensuring robust controls across the business. You will be involved in month-end duties, journaling, reconciliations, budgeting and financial analysis, with exposure to group-level accounting in a growing SaaS/FinTech environment.

The role offers solid career progression, training support and collaborative stakeholder

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or actively studying towards ACCA/CIMA.
• Experience in finance, accounting or bookkeeping roles.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and month-end processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Good organisational and time management skills with deadlines.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and process efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and monthly reconciliations, including cash, balance sheet and control account reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation and other month-end accounting entries.
• Monitor cashflow movements and investigate reconciling differences.
• Support the production of monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs.
• Assist with financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Maintain balance sheet controls and ensure outstanding items are resolved promptly.
• Respond to finance-related queries from internal stakeholders and provide accurate information.
• Support audits and regulatory reporting requirements by maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Contribute to finance projects, process improvements and systems enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards and internal controls.

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Communication & stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

AAT qualification or studying ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Finance systems / ERP software

Job description

Evolution Funding’s platform helps connects the automotive finance ecosystem through its technology, lender connectivity, digital journeys, compliance capability and operational expertise that enables automotive retailers, lenders and customers to experience a more joined-up, efficient and customer-friendly process of finding and arranging vehicle finance.

The role

The role holder will support the Finance team in maintaining accurate financial records, delivering timely reporting, supporting month-end activities and ensuring robust financial controls across the business.

This is a great opportunity to further your career and gain exposure to group-level accounting in an established but growing SaaS/FinTech business in Chesterfield. You will be involved in all aspects of the finance function, building experience in commercial decision making and technical accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily and monthly reconciliations, including cash, balance sheet and control account reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation and other month-end accounting entries.
• Monitor cashflow movements and investigate reconciling differences.
• Support the production of monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs.
• Assist with financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Maintain balance sheet controls and ensure outstanding items are resolved promptly.
• Respond to finance-related queries from internal stakeholders and provide accurate information.
• Support audits and regulatory reporting requirements by maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Contribute to finance projects, process improvements and systems enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards and internal controls.

Experience & Qualifications

• AAT qualified or actively studying towards ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in a finance, accounting or bookkeeping role.
• Good understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse and interpret data.
• Experience using finance systems or ERP platforms is advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and process efficiency.