Finance Assistant - Graduate Trainee in Fleet

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate to begin their finance career. Learning the ropes from the ground up, you will be trained initially on finance processes such as accounts payable and credit control, moving onto more complex accounting processes as you develop. Every step of the way you will be guided by our senior finance leadership team on best practice, and will learn about all the tools and systems you need to do the job properly. Along with your on‑job learning, we will support you through your finance qualifications, most likely starting with AAT before moving onto ACCA/CIMA in future years when you’re ready. Our aim is that you’ll be with us for the long term and will eventually become a fully qualified accountant with us.

This is a brilliant opportunity to work within a small, focused finance team where you will work closely with our Financial Controller, Finance Manager and Finance Director, gaining the benefit of their deep experience to help you develop and grow your skill set, with real progression opportunities available as you do so.

In order to apply for this role you must meet ALL of the following criteria:

• University graduate. Any subject will be considered but an accountancy or finance related qualification will be an advantage.
• Permanent right‑to‑work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor this role now or in the future, so you must have existing right‑to‑work ie a British or Irish passport, or full settled status.
• Currently living within a 45 minute commute of our office in Fleet, Hampshire and willing to work onsite 4 days per week. We are not looking to relocate anyone from elsewhere in the country for this role and cannot consider it as a remote role.
• Comfortable with the salary on offer, which is £26,095. We are unable to negotiate on this number.

What you’ll be doing:

• Learning the job from the ground up and being trained on a wide range of processes, skills and tools.
• Processing supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner within Accounts Payable.
• Supporting payment runs, ensuring appropriate approvals and controls are followed.
• Managing supplier queries and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Performing credit control activities, including chasing overdue invoices and resolving customer queries.
• Maintaining accurate customer and supplier records within finance systems.
• Supporting bank reconciliations and posting of cash transactions.
• Assisting with month‑end processes, including basic accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
• Supporting the preparation of management accounts through data gathering and analysis.
• Assisting with expenses, credit cards and other administrative finance processes.
• Contributing to process improvements and efficiency initiatives across the finance function.

What we’re looking for:

• Graduate in Accounting, Finance or a related subject.
• Demonstrable interest in pursuing a career in finance or accountancy.
• Numerate with basic understanding of financial concepts.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, data handling).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with financial data accurately.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively.
• Comfortable working with systems and learning new tools.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good organisational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Problem‑solving mindset with a proactive approach.
• Confidence interacting with stakeholders across the business.

What’s in it for you:

• Everyone gets a generous amount of leave, above the statutory levels, to help you rest and recharge.
• Your birthday off in addition to your annual leave allowance.
• 2 mental wellbeing days off per year, to take the time to reset and look after yourself.
• Up to 20 paid sick days in any rolling 12 month period.
• Health cash plan & BUPA dental to help with the costs of optical, dental and support for your mental wellbeing.
• Access to Help@Hand health & wellbeing app.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Share award scheme, allowing you to be rewarded for our future success.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and paid loss of pregnancy leave.