Graduate Finance Assistant

Posted 19 April by Robert Walters
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Our client, a leading partner for planning and designing construction and real estate projects, is seeking a dedicated Finance Clerk to join their team. With a strong established brand, they are committed to developing sustainable and economical construction solutions that truly meet the needs of their clients. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a dynamic finance team and contribute to various processes within finance; including debt ledger processes, monthly project invoicing, purchase ledger and sales ledger.


* Join a leader in planning, designing, and operating construction and real estate projects
* Be part of a diverse team with a customer-focused approach
* Opportunity to contribute to various finance processes

What you'll do:
As a Finance Clerk, you will play an integral role in our client's finance team. You will assist with numerous roles and processes within finance; from managing debt ledger processes to handling monthly project invoicing. Your responsibilities will also include overseeing the purchase ledger and Sales ledger. You will have the opportunity to participate in debt meetings, administer the PO management system, review opportunities, enquiries and projects maintenance among other tasks. This role requires excellent attention to detail skills and strong interpersonal skills.


* Manage the purchase/sales ledgers
* Assist in Credit Control functions including posting receipts and issuing statements
* Participate in debt meetings and provide debt reporting
* Administer the PO management system and ensure proper setup of suppliers/vendors
* Control the month end project invoicing process
* Monitor time recording and cost allocation
* Perform daily and month end bank reconciliations
* Handle supplier statement reconciliations

What you bring:
The ideal candidate for the Finance Clerk position brings previous accounts experience along with excellent verbal and written communication skills. They will have the ability to adapt their communication style to suit different audiences. They will possess strong interpersonal skills which enables them to work effectively within a team. Their first-class organisation, prioritisation and multi-tasking skills allow them to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently. Above all, they will have excellent attention-to-detail skills which ensure accuracy in all tasks undertaken.


* Previous accounts experience is required
* Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to adapt communication styles to suit the audience
* Strong interpersonal skills are essential
* First class organisation/prioritisation and multi-tasking skills are necessary
* Excellent attention to detail skills are crucial

What sets this company apart:
Our client is renowned for its commitment to sustainability, economy, and digital innovation in planning, designing, and operating construction and real estate projects globally. They place a strong emphasis on providing high-quality service and delivering expertise. They value diversity and inclusivity, fostering a work environment where everyone feels valued and heard. They offer a competitive benefits package, including study support for ACCA/CIMA or AAT with salary increasing passing each exams, pension scheme, strong bonus structure and more.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Reference: 52508029

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