via Reed · 7 September 2026 ·12 days ago

Graduate Finance Assistant

Heap & Co
Cambridge Full-time GBP 25,000 – 28,000
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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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