Graduate Finance Assistant
- Hybrid
- Pension plan
- Paid training opportunities
Company profile - FinTech
In this graduate opportunity, you will be joining an internationally expanding mobile payment and tech company.
Founded in 2006, this company provides mobile payments and messaging services for clients across media, telecoms, entertainment, enterprise and commerce. When consumers make payments, they are charged to their mobile phone bill. This service can be used for ticketing, content, cash deposits and charity donations. The service works by charging digital payments to the mobile phone bill, either via carrier billing or SMS billing. The business also offers messaging solutions.
Based in London, this is a fast-growing business driven by blue-chip clients such as ITV, Bauer Media, BT, Global Media, Comic Relief and Children in Need to name a few. This is a great opportunity to work for a fast-growing FinTech business in the heart of London.
Job description - Finance Assistant
The team is looking for a Finance Assistant to support the business, gaining an entire overview of the finance function. This role is ideal for someone looking to start their career in finance. It's a broad position offering exposure to every element of the finance function, and it's perfectly suited to someone beginning their professional exams - you'll be turning your study knowledge into real, hands-on experience from day one.
Here you will also gain the opportunity to study towards professional accountancy qualifications (ACCA/CIMA), supported by the company. Due to the nature of working in a small team, you will get exposure to multiple aspects of the finance function that aren't part of your day-to-day role, as well as the wider business. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a fast-growing technology company among staff with a wide range of skill sets, all working very closely together.
Key responsibilities - Finance Assistant
In this Graduate Finance Assistant job, your responsibilities will include:
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, from raising invoices and processing supplier bills through to chasing and clearing outstanding balances.
- Run weekly payment cycles, ensuring every payment is accurate, approved and on time.
- Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies without delay.
- Deliver core month-end tasks for the management accounts — journals, accruals and prepayments — to strict deadlines.
- Prepare VAT returns and other statutory and internal reporting.
- Keep Xero accurate and up to date, owning your allocated balance sheet reconciliations.
- Resolve finance queries from colleagues, customers and suppliers as a trusted first point of contact.
- Deliver your part of the month-end and year-end close on schedule, every time.
- Drive improvements and automation across finance processes as the business grows.
- Take on ad-hoc projects and analysis, building breadth across the whole finance function.
Job requirements - Finance Assistant
- A minimum of a 2.1 degree in Accounting & Finance or other relevant subject
- Good understanding of Excel, including VLOOKUPs, SUMIFS and Pivot Tables
- Started (or ready to start) a professional accounting qualification - they'll support you through your studies.
- Finance internship or placement experience is a bonus, but not essential.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in everything you do.
- Proactive, with strong problem-solving skills - you work autonomously and are comfortable setting your own priorities.
- Ambitious - keen to build on your experience and take on broader ownership over time.
Benefits of the job - Finance Assistant
- A great salary of £28,000
- Opportunity to gain professional Accountancy qualifications (ACCA/CIMA)
- Industry-leading training
- Hybrid working - 1 or 2 days a week in office
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
- Free breakfast in the office on Thursdays, Cycle to Work Scheme, and regular team socials
- Free breakfast on a Thursday!
- Regular social events