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Graduate Finance Assistant

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Recruiter
Heap & Co
Location
Cambridge
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Not Specified
Working arrangement
3 days in office
First listed by Ontap
21 September 2026
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Job description

Graduate Finance Assistant

Cambridge Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home)

£28,000 Basic Salary + Study Support

Are you a high-achieving graduate looking to launch your career in finance?

We're partnering with an ambitious and fast-growing organisation in Cambridge seeking an exceptional Graduate Finance Assistant to join their collaborative finance team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a bright, analytical individual who is looking to gain hands-on experience, develop a professional accountancy qualification, and build a long-term career within finance.

Working closely with experienced finance professionals, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting and commercial finance activities while receiving ongoing training and development.

Key Responsibilities

Processing supplier invoices and payments
Assisting with bank reconciliations and cash management
Supporting month-end and year-end accounting processes
Raising sales invoices and maintaining financial records
Assisting with budgeting, reporting and financial analysis
Supporting finance projects and process improvements
Working with internal stakeholders across the business
Ensuring accuracy and attention to detail across all financial transactions

About You

We're seeking someone who combines academic excellence with ambition and a genuine interest in pursuing a finance career.

You'll likely have:

A strong academic background, ideally a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or a related discipline
Excellent analytical and numerical skills
Strong Excel and Microsoft Office capabilities
Exceptional attention to detail
A proactive and inquisitive mindset
Outstanding communication skills
The drive and determination to progress towards a professional qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or ACA)

Previous finance experience is welcome but not essential. Attitude, aptitude and a willingness to learn are what matter most.

What's on Offer?

£28,000 starting salary
Hybrid working model (3 days in the office)
Full study support towards a professional accountancy qualification
Mentoring from experienced finance leaders
Clear career progression opportunities
Modern, collaborative working environment
Exposure to a broad and varied finance role from day one

For ambitious graduates seeking a genuine career pathway within finance, this represents an excellent first step with significant long-term development potential.

Apply now to find out more.

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