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Graduate Finance Assistant

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Posted on Jun 9, 2026 by CV-Library
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£26.5k - £26.5k Annual
Full-Time
Graduate Finance Assistant (Sales Ledger)

Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Launch Your Finance Career With Us

Are you a recent Finance, Accounting, Business or Economics graduate looking to start your career in a fast-paced finance environment?

We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Finance Assistant to join our growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across sales ledger, financial reporting, credit control support and month-end processes, while working alongside experienced finance professionals who will help you develop your skills and career.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working with numbers, has strong attention to detail, and is looking to build a long-term career within finance and accounting.

What You'll Be Doing

* Processing customer invoices and credit notes accurately and efficiently.

* Reconciling sales ledger transactions and resolving any discrepancies.

* Supporting the credit control function by maintaining accurate financial records.

* Assisting with monthly reconciliations and financial reporting.

* Supporting month-end processes and management accounting activities.

* Investigating and resolving customer and internal finance queries.

* Working with finance systems including Oracle Netsuite and Excel.

* Assisting with audit preparation and compliance activities.

* Supporting the Finance Director and wider finance team with ad-hoc projects and analysis.

What We're Looking For

* Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or a related discipline.

* Strong numerical and analytical skills.

* Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

* High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

* Strong communication and organisational skills.

* A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

* Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.

* Previous finance, administration, placement year or part-time office experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

What You'll Gain

* Exposure to a busy commercial finance function.

* Hands-on experience with financial systems and reporting.

* Mentoring and support from experienced finance professionals.

* A clear pathway for career progression within finance.

* Valuable experience that will accelerate your development into roles such as Assistant Accountant, Management Accountant or Finance Analyst.

Personal Qualities

* Curious and eager to learn.

* Resilient and adaptable.

* Strong attention to detail.

* Positive team player.

* Organised and dependable.

* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Reference: 225224972

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Graduate Finance Assistant

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 9, 2026 by CV-Library

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Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£26.5k - £26.5k Annual
Full-Time
Graduate Finance Assistant (Sales Ledger)

Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Launch Your Finance Career With Us

Are you a recent Finance, Accounting, Business or Economics graduate looking to start your career in a fast-paced finance environment?

We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Finance Assistant to join our growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across sales ledger, financial reporting, credit control support and month-end processes, while working alongside experienced finance professionals who will help you develop your skills and career.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working with numbers, has strong attention to detail, and is looking to build a long-term career within finance and accounting.

What You'll Be Doing

* Processing customer invoices and credit notes accurately and efficiently.

* Reconciling sales ledger transactions and resolving any discrepancies.

* Supporting the credit control function by maintaining accurate financial records.

* Assisting with monthly reconciliations and financial reporting.

* Supporting month-end processes and management accounting activities.

* Investigating and resolving customer and internal finance queries.

* Working with finance systems including Oracle Netsuite and Excel.

* Assisting with audit preparation and compliance activities.

* Supporting the Finance Director and wider finance team with ad-hoc projects and analysis.

What We're Looking For

* Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or a related discipline.

* Strong numerical and analytical skills.

* Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

* High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

* Strong communication and organisational skills.

* A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

* Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.

* Previous finance, administration, placement year or part-time office experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

What You'll Gain

* Exposure to a busy commercial finance function.

* Hands-on experience with financial systems and reporting.

* Mentoring and support from experienced finance professionals.

* A clear pathway for career progression within finance.

* Valuable experience that will accelerate your development into roles such as Assistant Accountant, Management Accountant or Finance Analyst.

Personal Qualities

* Curious and eager to learn.

* Resilient and adaptable.

* Strong attention to detail.

* Positive team player.

* Organised and dependable.

* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
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Reference: 225224972

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