Graduate Accountant in London

Nicholas Howard are delighted to be recruiting for a Graduate Accountant. We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Graduate to support the day-to-day operations of the finance function. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, expenses, and payments, maintaining strong vendor relationships, and supporting month-end activities and continuous process improvements within the finance team, with a strong runway for ongoing increased responsibility as the role develops.

Responsibilities:

• Receive, verify, and record invoices to ensure they match purchase orders and receipts, preventing duplicate or unauthorised payments.
• Schedule and process vendor payments via cheque, ACH, or wire transfer, ensuring timely and accurate payment.
• Review and approve expense reports in line with audit policy, monitor short-term debts, report on expenses, and manage corporate cards including onboarding, offboarding, and credit limits.
• Set up and maintain suppliers, complete due diligence, resolve discrepancies, and ensure all tax, contract, and audit documentation is compliant and up to date.
• Maintain accurate records for financial reporting, tax purposes, and internal audits, and support the Management Accountant with month-end close activities, including journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support system and process improvements across accounts payable and assist the wider finance team with ad hoc and month-end tasks.

Requirements:

• Finance or Accounting (or equivalent) grad +1yr experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting and expenses software and Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in financial data and compliance with company policies.
• Organisational and Communication Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with internal teams and vendors.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and high-growth environments.
• Desire to complete accounting qualifications and pursue a career in accounting and finance.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting month-end close in a multi-entity or fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with process improvement or system implementation projects within finance.
• Experience working with multiple vendors and stakeholders across the business.
• Experience working in a fast-paced or multi-entity environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and stock options
• Private Medical & Dental
• Cycle to work scheme
• Lunchtime catering on site

Should you wish to be considered for this position, please apply below.