GRADUATE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
WEST LONDON | HYBRID WORKING (2 DAYS PER WEEK IN THE OFFICE)
£30,000 to £32,000 BASE + STUDY SUPPORT
INTERVIEWS EARLY APRIL 2026
THE COMPANY:
We're exclusively partnering with a highly successful, people-first business with global offices and a growing UK finance function that supports operations across multiple international entities.
Due to continued growth and investment in the finance team, the business is now looking to hire a Graduate Accounts Assistant to join the team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate who is looking to begin their career in finance within a supportive and collaborative environment that offers strong training, exposure and long-term development.
The company is committed to developing early-career talent and will support the successful candidate with professional study support (AAT, ACCA or CIMA) as they progress within the finance team.
Interviews for this position will take place in early April 2026.
This role would suit a 2024, 2025 or 2026 graduate who has a strong interest in building a long-term career in finance and wants to gain hands-on experience across core accounting processes.
THE GRADUATE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ROLE:
As a Graduate Accounts Assistant, you'll work closely with the wider finance team to support core accounting and transactional finance activities while gaining exposure across the finance function.
Supporting the purchase ledger, including processing supplier invoices and assisting with statement reconciliations
Helping to prepare supplier payment runs and ensuring timely and accurate payments
Assisting with new supplier set-ups and supplier verification checks
Supporting the sales ledger function, including raising sales invoices and assisting with cash allocation
Helping to resolve customer and supplier queries in a professional and timely manner
Assisting with credit control activities and monitoring aged receivables
Supporting daily bank reconciliations and investigating any differences
Assisting with credit card reconciliations and staff expense checks
Producing weekly reports across sales ledger, purchase ledger and cash balances
Supporting month-end processes including assisting with journals, accruals and prepayments
Working closely with and supporting the Management Accountant and Financial Accountant to maintain accurate financial records
THE PERSON:
A recent graduate (2024 / 2025 / 2026) with a degree in any subject, although this role may particularly suit someone with a Business, Accounting & Finance or related degree
A genuine interest in building a long-term career in finance and accounting
Keen to study towards professional accounting qualifications such as AAT, ACCA or CIMA
A good understanding of how businesses operate commercially
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy
Comfortable using Excel and willing to develop systems and reporting skills further
A proactive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn within a growing finance team
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Graduate Accounts Assistant role via the advert for immediate consideration.
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Type: Permanent Location: West London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £30000.00 - £32000.00 per annum + + AAT/CIMA/ACCA Study + Benefits
Posted: 2026-03-11 18:15:20
FINANCE MANAGER / FINANCIAL CONTROLLER (No.1)
MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE
£65,000 TO £75,000 + BENEFITS
THE COMPANY:
We're exclusively partnering with a growing SME import / export business based in Manchester City Centre that is looking to recruit an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller to lead the finance function and work closely with the founders.
Operating within an international trading environment with a bonded warehouse, the business imports and distributes products mainly across the UK and conditionally exports the imports internationally.
This role will take full ownership of the finance function, providing both hands-on financial leadership and commercial insight to support continued growth.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Financial Controller who enjoys improving systems, introducing automation where appropriate, and helping a growing business drive efficiencies and smarter financial decision-making.
THE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER / FINANCE MANAGER ROLE:
Reporting directly to the Founders, taking ownership of the finance function and leading a small team
Managing and developing a team including AP, AR / Credit Control, Finance Coordinator and Import / Export Clerks
Producing monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
Leading budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management
Overseeing credit control and debtor management, personally handling escalated debtor issues
Managing banking relationships and lenders, including invoice discounting / asset-based finance facilities
Ensuring accurate import duty accruals, deferments and landed cost reporting
Monitoring freight forwarding costs, stock movements and working capital with operational teams
Managing HMRC compliance, including bonded warehouse oversight and annual audits
Reviewing systems, processes and reporting, driving efficiencies, automation and continuous improvement
Providing commercial insight to the founders to support better decision making and business performance
THE PERSON:
CIMA / ACCA Qualified, or Qualified by Experience (QBE), with proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant in an SME environment, with an understanding of import/Export.
Industry experience Distribution, Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail or Wholesale would be advantageous, with stock / inventory accounting and operational finance
Strong experience producing Management Accounts, Budgeting, Forecasting and Cashflow Management
Exposure to invoice discounting or asset-based lending facilities
Strong oversight of credit control and debtor management, including handling escalations
Experience reviewing systems, reporting and processes to drive improvements and efficiencies
A commercial and proactive mindset with the ability to support business growth
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV via the advert for the Finance Manager / Financial Controller for immediate consideration.
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Type: Permanent Location: Manchester, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £65000.00 - £75000.00 per annum + + Benefits
Posted: 2026-03-10 17:22:09
