Graduate Accountant

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