Graduate Assistant Accountant

Description

About the Role

Are you a finance graduate with 1-2 years of experience? This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful international design-led company in a position that goes far beyond transactional finance. You'll be part of the Reporting Team within a creative, forward-thinking environment where finance plays a key role in strategic decision-making.

Working closely with the Senior Financial Controller, you'll have responsibility for international forecasting, budgeting, internal reporting for the board, audit support, and commercial insights across the business. There is scope for international travel supporting stakeholders.

Benefits

9% employer pension contributionPrivate medical & dental insuranceStrong internal development and progression opportunities25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

What You'll Be Doing

The role sits within the Reporting Team, focusing on internal (in-house) reporting rather than statutory work. The work is varied, analytical, and central to how the business plans, performs, and makes decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Support monthly internal management reporting and prepare supporting analysisAssist with forecasting, budgeting, and variance investigationComplete supplier reconciliations and review AP/AR information (processed by global teams)Review general ledger entries and support monthly reconciliations to ensure accurate reportingPrepare data and commentary for senior management and assist with audit preparationCollaborate across finance teams to improve reporting processes, accuracy, and visibility

Nature of the Work

Analytical and investigativeBusiness-focused rather than transactionalRequires judgment, problem-solving, and ownershipHigh visibility with senior stakeholdersBroader scope than typical accounts roles

Experience You'll Gain

Strong understanding of business performance and financial decision-makingExposure to forecasting, budgeting, and management reportingExperience in project controlling and audit support

Who We're Looking For

A Finance & Accounting Graduate who has 12-24 months of experience working as an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Accountant, or similar. What matters most is your foundational finance knowledge, including a clear understanding of:

P&LBalance sheetSupplier ledger data for forecastingAbility to review AP & ARHow these areas feed into forecasting and reportingWe're looking for someone with the mindset to learn quickly, take ownership, and grow into broader responsibilities.

Essential Skills & Experience

Minimum 12 months of accounts employment experienceStrong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and supplier ledgerStrong Excel and analytical abilityCurious, proactive, and eager to growFinance/Accounting DegreeWorking Pattern

Monday-Friday, 9am-5.30pm

Ad ID: 5418392357