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Graduate Assistant Accountant

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

Graduate Finance Assistant (Early Careers / Junior Finance Role)

📍 Location: Loughborough (Hrybid 2 days WFH, 3 days office)
🕘 Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday (flexible start from 9:00am)
📄 Contract: 12‑month fixed term
💼 Department: Finance - Supply Chain 

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance graduate or early‑career professional to start building a career in supply chain and operational finance within a large, fast‑paced international organisation. As a Graduate Supply Chain Finance Assistant, you'll support the finance team with reporting, analysis and forecasting across areas such as transport, operations and inventory. You'll receive structured training, hands-on exposure to real business data, and the chance to learn from experienced finance professionals. This role is ideal if you enjoy working with numbers, are confident using Excel, and want to develop your finance career in a commercial environment.

What you'll be doing

Help prepare weekly and monthly KPI reports for supply chain performance
Support the month‑end close process
Assist with inventory and working capital analysis
Work with Accounting teams to ensure costs and accruals are captured accurately and consistently
Support forecasting and budgeting activities, including the Annual Operating Plan
Help analyse spend and performance against budget
Get involved in process improvement and productivity initiatives
Investigate and explain variances in financial data
Use Excel and finance systems to support reporting and analysisYou'll be encouraged to ask questions, develop confidence, and grow your technical finance skills over time.

Who we're looking for

Recent graduates in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related subject
Individuals with 1-2 years' experience in a finance, accounting or analyst‑type role
Candidates who are part‑qualified (or planning to start) accounting qualifications such as CIMA, ACCA or ACAWhat you'll bring

A good understanding of basic finance and accounting concepts
Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data
Good attention to detail and accuracy
A curious mindset - comfortable asking questions and investigating variances
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines
Clear communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
A proactive and organised approach to workWhat you'll get

A structured learning opportunity within a supportive finance team
Exposure to supply chain and commercial finance, not just transactional work
Hybrid working after the initial training period
Company‑provided laptop and equipment
Valuable experience within a globally recognised organisation
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