Trainee Finance Assistant

i2i Recruitment Limited; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays included

6% pension contribution

Wellbeing support

Long-service sabbatical

Discounted gym membership

Income protection

Life & health insurance

Hybrid working (2 days WFH)

Broad exposure across Treasury & Reg &

Job summary

i2i Recruitment Limited is seeking a Finance/Accounts Assistant for a 12-15 month FTC in the UK. You will prepare journals, support reconciliations, assist with invoices and cashflow forecasts, and contribute to financial reporting for multiple entities.

You will gain exposure to treasury, regulatory and statutory reporting, while developing technical accounting skills in a supportive, hybrid-working environment.

Qualifications

• GCSEs English & maths at grade 5 or above.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to identify key information.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork under guidance.
• Keen to learn and develop in finance and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journals and assist monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with paperwork for investment and FX transactions.
• Support daily invoice raising and cashbook completion.
• Prepare bi-weekly cashflow forecasts.
• Run ad-hoc Power BI reports for management.
• Assist with annual financial statements for subsidiaries.
• Document financial controls using MS Visio.
• Support audits and regular reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with Finance colleagues to understand processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Teamwork under guidance

Education

GCSEs in English & Maths 5+

Tools

Power BI

MS Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

What s in it for you?

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 6% pension contribution
• Wellbeing support + long-service sabbatical
• Discounted gym membership
• Income protection
• Life & health insurance
• Fantastic, modern offices
• Hybrid working 2 days WFH
• Broad exposure across Treasury, Regulatory and Statutory Reporting

Must have s

• GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade 5 or above, or equivalent
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify key information
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work under guidance without close supervision
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Keen to learn and develop within finance and the insurance industry

So, what will you be doing?

Prepare journals and support monthly balance sheet reconciliations

Assist with paperwork for investment and foreign exchange transactions

Support daily invoice raising and cashbook completion

Prepare bi-weekly cashflow forecasts

Run ad-hoc Power BI reports for the management team

Support the preparation of PowerPoint presentations and management information

Assist with annual financial statements for subsidiary entities

Document financial controls and processes using MS Visio

Support process improvements and the wider audit process

Contribute to regular reporting to meet business requirements

Assist with ad-hoc accounting requests to support timely and accurate financial reporting

Work closely with colleagues across the Finance team to understand processes and controls

Helpful extras

• This is a 12-15 month FTC
• Keen to build a long-term career within finance and insurance
• Naturally curious with a proactive approach to learning
• Comfortable working with data and financial information
• Interested in developing technical accounting and reporting skills

We are committed to reviewing every application with a sense of diversity and inclusion. We strive to personally connect with each applicant, but due to the number of applications we receive, this is not always possible. We will still aim to update you on your application, regardless of if it s successful.