More than you expected
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Job Description:
Finance Assistant – Entry level role – Milton Keynes
NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.
Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.
The Finance Business Partner team is a team spread across the UK supporting the full breadth of the firm. We play an essential role in the financial reporting and key KPIs tracking processes, supporting the firm in achieving its objectives.
We are now looking for someone to join our team to help us grow for the future and you’ll be part of a cohort of new starters, so will have a peer group to work alongside as you develop in your new role. Support will be available to help you study towards a professional finance qualification, making this a really great opportunity to establish your career in finance.
A look into the role
As a Finance Assistant within our Finance team, you will:
- Embed good discipline around core business processes such as timesheets, expenses, portfolio management
- Offer system support and training on core business processes
- Be responsible for producing regular reporting including KPIs and accounts
- Meet stakeholders from across the business to understand their needs
- Maintain integrity of financial data, maintaining a keen eye for detail
- Help with key financial decisions
- Manage and post regular journals
You’ll also supporting core finance processes, including:
- Data management and housekeeping
- Ad hoc reporting and data requests
- Monthly and annual accounts including WIP valuation
- Rolling forecasting, business planning and annual budgeting
Knowing you’re right for us
Joining us as a Finance Assistant, the minimum criteria you’ll need is:
- A desire to build a career in finance
- An interest in data and reporting
- Strong organisational skill and attention to detail
- Able to manage workload and deliver to deadlines
It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.
- Experience of Business World or PowerBI
- Some understanding of income recognition principles
- Strong IT skills including Excel
- Good communication skills including the ability to write clearly and effectively
Knowing we’re right for you
Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.
Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.
Beyond the job
Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.
The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.
We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.
