Job Description

Trainee Finance Assistant

Application Deadline: 24 September 2026

Department: Early Careers - Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: East Midlands

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day finance operations, including processing invoices, expenses, and payments.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of accurate financial records in line with company procedures.
• Help reconcile accounts and investigate discrepancies where required.
• Assist with month-end activities, including data collection and basic reporting.
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve finance-related queries.
• Support the Finance team with administrative tasks and ad hoc projects as required.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with internal controls, policies, and compliance requirements.
• Develop an understanding of financial systems, processes, and reporting tools used within the business.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to plan, organise, and manage time effectively.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comfortable using IT systems, including Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• A positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Motivation, drive, and ambition to develop a career in finance.

Benefits