Graduate Accountant

You will support accounting and financial reporting for global corporate entities. You will assist with month-end and year-end processes, reconciliations, statutory accounts, VAT returns, audit preparation, accounts payable and receivable, and financial-data maintenance. You will identify process improvements through automation and AI tools while progressively taking ownership of recurring finance activities.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end reporting, including journals, schedules, and working papers
• Assist with statutory accounts, disclosures, and supporting documentation
• Complete monthly reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items
• Support intercompany reconciliations and record group transactions accurately
• Assist with VAT return preparation and reconciliation
• Support year-end audits by preparing schedules and responding to information requests
• Maintain audit-ready financial records and documentation
• Support accounts payable and receivable activities, including invoices and payment reconciliations
• Maintain accurate financial data across accounting systems
• Identify reporting and operational-efficiency improvements through AI tools and automation
• Study toward an ACA or ACCA qualification
• Take ownership of recurring activities and collaborate with the wider business

Requirements

• A 2:1 or above in a Finance or Accounting degree, or a Business degree with relevant accounting modules; alternatively, at least 6 months of relevant Finance or Accounting work experience
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and terminology
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Analytical, problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills
• Commitment to studying toward an ACA or ACCA qualification
• Previous Finance or Accounting internship or work experience
• Familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems
• Experience with AI tools or interest in automation
• Interest in financial services or investment management

Benefits

• ACA or ACCA qualification support, including tuition, examination fees, professional subscriptions, and paid study and exam leave
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Private medical and dental insurance, including children's cover
• Life insurance, income protection, and critical illness cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary-sacrifice pension matched up to 10%
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Emergency parental leave, emergency childcare, and nursery benefit
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Charity giving through CAF
• Annual wellbeing budget
• Team socials and annual summer and Christmas parties