Graduate Finance Analyst

Your new company
This role sits within a well‑established UK business that forms part of a large international group operating across multiple markets. The organisation is known for its strong financial controls, investment in systems and people, and a genuine commitment to developing early‑career talent.
With an upcoming systems transformation project, the finance team offers an excellent environment for a graduate to gain hands‑on experience and broad exposure across multiple areas of finance.
Your new role
This is an ideal role for a recent graduate in Accounting, Finance, or a related degree who is eager to kick‑start their career within a supportive and structured finance team.
The role is learn‑on‑the‑job, offering exposure to management accounting, FP&A, and some transactional finance, while more senior team members focus on an upcoming SAP project. Over time, you will have the opportunity to move around different areas of finance, building a strong foundation for long‑term progression.
Full professional study support (ACCA/CIMA) is provided.
Day‑to‑day responsibilities will evolve as you develop, but initially will include:

Supporting the preparation of management accounts
Assisting with month‑end processes, including journals and reconciliations
Producing basic financial reports for internal stakeholders
Supporting parts of transactional finance (AP/AR) to keep day‑to‑day operations running smoothly
Maintaining accurate financial records and controls
Assisting with data and reporting during the SAP implementation project
Working with different members of the finance team to gain broad exposure
Ad‑hoc tasks and analysis to support the wider finance function
What you'll need to succeed

A recent graduate in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline
Ambitious, curious, and keen to learn
Interested in building a long‑term career in finance
Comfortable working with numbers and data
Organised, reliable, and willing to get stuck in
Looking to study towards a professional qualification alongside workNo prior finance experience is required, but any internships, placements, or part-time finance exposure would be beneficial.
What you'll get in return

Salary £26,000 - £30,000 (dependent on experience)
Full ACCA / CIMA study support
Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Free on-site parking
Exposure to management accounting, FP&A, systems, and transactional finance
Clear development pathway within a structured finance teamThis is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who wants more than just a transactional role, and instead is looking for hands-on exposure, learning, and progression within finance.
What you need to do now

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