Graduate Assistant Accountant

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 analysis

You'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 ACA

What 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 work

What 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
• A strong platform for progression into Finance Analyst or Management Accounting roles

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