Business Services Associate

Are you an ambitious recent graduate or school leaver eager to kickstart your career in Finance? If so, we want to hear from you! Join a leading Top 50 accountancy firm as a Business Services Associate, and take the first step in building a rewarding career.

About the role

You will be based in our City office working within our Business Services department. You will be responsible for supporting our accounting team in providing high-quality financial services to our clients. This position offers graduates and school leavers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and develop essential accounting skills working within a dynamic and supportive environment. You will also receive full support undertaking your ACCA qualification as well as on-the-job training and mentorship from experienced professionals who will assist you with various accounting tasks and projects. This will include working on a diverse portfolio of clients including small and medium sized privately owned limited companies, LLP’s, partnerships and sole traders. You will gain exposure to the key accounting functions which underpin businesses such as bookkeeping, preparation of VAT returns, management accounts and preparing financial statements.

Is GE right for you?

A dynamic and evolving organisation which puts individuals at the heart of its business. We provide exciting opportunities across our firm, enabling our team to achieve new heights in their career. Here you will be challenged, supported and most importantly heard, enabling you to develop your skills and grow professionally and personally.

You will receive hands on training, personal development and support from leading and seasoned practitioners, partners and experts in their field, enabling you to quickly grow your knowledge and expertise and excel in your chosen career.

How we give back

To ensure our employees know how much we value their hard work, we offer an extensive benefits and perks package. Our package covers your lifestyle, health and wellbeing, development and finances. How about an additional day off to celebrate your birthday? Or utilising our in-house mentoring scheme? And access to our Work Life Well platform? These and many more perks are included in your GE employee benefits pack. To see the full list, click here.

What will the role entail?

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation of accounts from client portfolio within specified budget timescale.
• Perform bookkeeping tasks, including recording financial transactions, maintaining general ledgers, and reconciling accounts.
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns.
• Preparation of management accounts.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and accurate completion of client deliverables.
• Develop relationships with clients and provide exceptional customer service to address their accounting needs and inquiries.
• Participate in training sessions and professional development activities to enhance accounting knowledge and skills

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with colleagues.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in the accounting profession.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting (2:1 or above)

Bring the real you to work, challenge the norm and have fun whilst developing your career.

At GE, we aim to create an inclusive culture that’s based on trust and respect where everyone can thrive and express themselves freely. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, actively listening to all opinions to create an environment without barriers; where everyone is given the same opportunities. We encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you have any questions about our commitment to DEI during your application process, please contact hello@geraldedelman.com.