Graduate Assistant Accountant
  • England,London,City of London
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £32,000 - £38,000 per annum, inc benefits
Job 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 contribution
*Private medical & dental insurance
*Strong internal development and progression opportunities
*25 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 analysis
*Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and variance investigation
*Complete supplier reconciliations and review AP/AR information (processed by global teams)
*Review general ledger entries and support monthly reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting
*Prepare data and commentary for senior management and assist with audit preparation
*Collaborate across finance teams to improve reporting processes, accuracy, and visibility


Nature of the Work
*Analytical and investigative
*Business-focused rather than transactional
*Requires judgment, problem-solving, and ownership
*High visibility with senior stakeholders
*Broader scope than typical accounts roles


Experience You’ll Gain
*Strong understanding of business performance and financial decision-making
*Exposure to forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting
*Experience 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&L
*Balance sheet
*Supplier ledger data for forecasting
*Ability to review AP & AR
*How these areas feed into forecasting and reporting
We’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 experience
*Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and supplier ledger
*Strong Excel and analytical ability
*Curious, proactive, and eager to grow
*Finance/Accounting Degree
Working Pattern
*Monday–Friday, 9am–5.30pm
Job number 3640983

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