Graduate Accountant
CV-LibraryLondonpermanentPosted: 19 June 2026
Apply NowNicholas 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
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