Graduate assistant Work, Jobs in Harpenden South (with Salaries)

Accounts Assistant - Junior role
Low Carbon —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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E-commerce Product Enablement Assistant - (12 month FTC)
MOO —London
- Hybrid work
- Merchandising
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
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Graduate/Trainee/Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Landgreen —Aylesbury Central
- £30,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Contracts
- Computer skills
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Entry-Level Events Sales & Marketing Assistant
Csp U.K. —London
- From £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Customer service
- No experience needed
- Free parking
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13d
IT Project Test Assistant
World Vision International —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- In-person
- Business
- Work from home
12d
Trading Assistant / Desk Support (Financial Services)
Velos —London
- From £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
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7d
Assistant Psychologist
Bedford Borough Council —Bedford
- £35,412 - £38,220 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Experience working with children
- Psychology
7d
Buying Assistant - Clothing Retail
Poundland —Watford
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Analytics
- Free parking
- Employee discount
11d
Legal Support Assistant - Commercial Property
Blake Morgan —London
- Microsoft Word
- Computer literacy
- Business development
Graduate Executive Assistant
Efficio Consulting —London
- English
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
14d
Accounts Assistant TEST
Accounts —London
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Hotel
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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6h
Marketing Assistant
OneDome —London
- £26,436.80 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- No experience needed
- English
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Assistant Psychologist
Studio 3 Clinical Services Limited —London
- £31,000 - £33,600 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
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Paid Digital Media Assistant
upriseUP —Chesham
- From £26,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Computer literacy
- Flexible schedule
Online Marketing & Social Media Assistant
Samuel Whitbread Academy —Shefford
- £22,636 - £22,991 a year
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- School
5d
Digital Media Data Assistant
upriseUP —Chesham
- £26,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- English
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
Creative Media & Digital Marketing Teaching Assistant
CRE8 - Creative Industry Academy —Bishop's Stortford
- £8,000 - £12,000 a year
- Part-time
- Marketing
- Education
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Trainee Company Secretarial Assistant
Man Group —London
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
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SEO Assistant
upriseUP —Chesham
- £26,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Computer literacy
- Flexible schedule
Account Assistant TEST
Accounts —London
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Hotel
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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6h

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Accounts Assistant - Junior role

Low Carbon -
London

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Employee discount

Qualifications

Accounts payable
Stakeholder collaboration
Purchase order matching processing
Stakeholder liaison
Financial reconciliation support
Analysis skills
Continuous improvement
Finance and accounting experience
Fraud prevention and detection
Accounts payable reconciliations
Payment run preparation
Communication skills
Supplier invoice processing
Time management

Full job description

About Low Carbon

Low Carbon creates large-scale renewable energy to fight climate change. We’re building a renewable energy company that will protect the planet for future generations.

This defining purpose drives us to deliver for our communities, investors, and the environment.

We are a long-standing certified B-Corporation and recognised as gold standard for our environmental impact. We develop, build, and operate utility-scale solar, onshore wind, and battery storage projects across the UK and Europe, supporting the world’s move to an energy system powered by renewables.

CVC DIF, the infrastructure strategy of leading global private markets manager CVC, is the majority shareholder in Low Carbon. Working alongside MassMutual, CVC DIF will enable Low Carbon to significantly expand its installed capacity and drive the next stage of growth as a diversified, leading next-generation IPP.

The Accounts Team

Our Accounts Payable team works across all parts of the business. We are looking for a new Accounts Assistant to join the Finance Team. Based in London, the team is a close-knit collaborative set of accounting and finance professionals with a strong customer focus, high standards, and the drive to have a significant impact on Climate Change.

Role Description

This role would suit a candidate at the beginning of their finance career or a recent graduate. The role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely invoice and payment processing in line with Low Carbon Finance processes, procedures, and controls. This includes the accurate processing, timely processing, and compliant processing of purchase invoices, supplier payments, and associated reconciliations.

The role plays a key part in maintaining strong financial controls through consistent application of processes, attention to detail, and adherence to established procedures.

In addition, the role will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across systems, processes, and workflows, driving greater efficiency, control, and scalability. Working closely with the wider Finance team and key business stakeholders, the Accounts Assistant will support smooth, controlled, and efficient financial operations within a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

Key Responsibilities

Process and accurately record all purchase invoices, ensuring appropriate authorisation, correct matching to purchase orders/receipts, and maintenance of supporting records
Prepare weekly payment runs for review, approval, and processing, including management of one-off payments and supplier data changes
Perform weekly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts, including GBP and foreign currency
Complete all month-end activities by the second working day, ensuring accuracy and strong process controls
Review and monitor aged creditors and debtors, escalating risks or issues as needed
Ensure compliance with payment-related policies, controls, and the Risk and Controls Matrix (RACM), including supporting audits and reporting any fraudulent or non-compliant activity
Support the effective resolution of payment and AP-related queries or disputes with suppliers and employees
Where AP is outsourced, coordinate the timely and accurate sharing of invoice data with the service provider
Support VAT returns, audit requests, and maintain audit-ready financial records
Maintain high-quality financial data and contribute to strong financial governance and control environment
Work across multiple systems and support process improvements, including automation initiatives
Collaborate with finance colleagues and internal stakeholders to support efficient operations
Build strong working relationships across the organisation
Provide ad hoc support to the wider finance team as required

Person Specification

We're looking for someone who shares our passion for tackling climate change, brings a positive and proactive approach, and is keen to learn and develop their career in finance. This role would suit a recent graduate or a candidate at the beginning of their finance career. Previous experience gained through work, internships, placements, volunteering, or education would be beneficial but is not essential.

Experience & Knowledge

Previous experience within an accounts or finance function, working in a multi-entity environment, and exposure to SAGE X3 is desirable
A good knowledge of a payments environment (purchase orders, supplier invoices and approval workflows)

Skills & Competencies

Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks effectively
Well organised with strong time management skills
Comfortable working across multiple systems while maintaining accurate data
Open-minded and proactive in adopting automation and improving processes
Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders
Excellent excel skills

Behaviours

Methodical approach which allows delivery of key priorities within a strict timetable
Strong analytical skills and ability to identify trends and potential issues
Positive and collaborative team player
Proactive and solutions-focused approach
Demonstrates a growth mindset with a willingness to learn and develop
Energetic and driven with a real hands-on approach to the job
Adaptable and able to operate effectively in a fast-changing environment

Our Compensation & Benefits

26 days holiday plus your birthday off (with option to buy a further 5 days)
Discretionary Bonus
Bupa Health Check & Private Healthcare for you and your family (medical history disregarded)
Contributory Pension
Cycle scheme
Season Ticket Loan
Pluxee for commercial discounts and perks
3 additional days for volunteering to support causes of your choice

We are committed to building an inclusive team and welcome applications from people with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. If you do not meet every requirement listed but believe you can succeed in the role, we encourage you to apply. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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