Graduate Assistant Accountant

Graduate Finance Assistant (Early Careers / Junior Finance Role) Location: Loughborough (Hrybid 2 days WFH, 3 days office) Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday (flexible start from 9:00am) Contract: 12-month fixed term Department: Finance - Supply Chain About the roleThis is a fantastic opportunity for a finance graduate or early-career professional to start building a career in supply chain and operational finance within a large, fast-paced international organisation. As a Graduate Supply Chain Finance Assistant, you''ll support the finance team with reporting, analysis and forecasting across areas such as transport, operations and inventory. You''ll receive structured training, hands-on exposure to real business data, and the chance to learn from experienced finance professionals. This role is ideal if you enjoy working with numbers, are confident using Excel, and want to develop your finance career in a commercial environment.What you''ll be doingHelp prepare weekly and monthly KPI reports for supply chain performanceSupport the month-end close processAssist with inventory and working capital analysisWork with Accounting teams to ensure costs and accruals are captured accurately and consistentlySupport forecasting and budgeting activities, including the Annual Operating PlanHelp analyse spend and performance against budgetGet involved in process improvement and productivity initiativesInvestigate and explain variances in financial dataUse Excel and finance systems to support ..... full job details .....