Finance & Administration Assistant

Finance & Administration Assistant Cardiff (Hybrid 50%) 28000 outstanding training and benefits

Ready to turn your finance degree or apprenticeship into real hands-on experience

Join Projective Group and start your career in a growing international consultancy.

At Projective Group we partner with financial services organisations to help them navigate complex change across payments risk data and transformation. Founded in Belgium in 2006 we now have over 1000 employees across Europe and around 200 in the UK.

Our culture is shaped by three core values: Entrepreneurship Pragmatism and Selflessness. These values guide how we work together support our clients and develop our people.

As our Cardiff office continues to grow we are looking for a Finance & Administration Assistant to join our UK finance team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or someone who has completed an apprenticeship in finance or accounting and is keen to gain practical experience while continuing to build their professional knowledge.

Working closely with our Financial Controller you will gain exposure to real business operations while helping ensure the organisations financial engine runs smoothly.

Imagine a day where you:

• Support monthly and year-end financial reporting by preparing and validating financial data used in internal reporting processes.

• Maintain purchase and sales ledger records ensuring transactions are accurately entered and financial data remains up to date.

• Assist with client invoicing by reconciling consultant timesheets and ensuring invoices are prepared accurately and on time.

• Work closely with the Financial Controller gaining practical experience across financial processes and business operations.

• Contribute to maintaining a capable financial governance and operational efficiency as the organisation continues to grow.

Is this you

Youre looking for your first professional role in finance where you can learn quickly build practical skills and contribute to a growing business.

You may have recently completed a degree or apprenticeship and are now looking for an environment that offers both hands-on experience and structured development.

Wed love to hear from you if you have:

• A 2:1 degree or above in Accountancy Finance or Business Management or a completed apprenticeship in a similar discipline.

• A basic understanding of accounting processes gained through academic study or early work experience.

• Solid attention to detail and an organised approach to managing tasks and deadlines.

• Good communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues across different teams.

• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and high standards of work.

• Solid computer literacy across Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel.

While not essential it would be great if you also have:

• Some practical exposure to accounting or finance work through internships placements or part-time roles.

• AAT Level 2 or Level 3 qualification or an interest in continuing professional finance training.

• Familiarity with accounting platforms such as Sage Xero or NetSuite or an interest in learning new financial systems.

What can you expect from us

At Projective Group we believe talented people perform best when they are trusted supported and given the opportunity to grow.

You can expect:

• A flat structure where ideas and initiative are valued.

• No unnecessary KPIs or rigid corporate bureaucracy.

• A generous training budget including support towards recognised professional qualifications.

• Private healthcare pension and a competitive benefits package.

• A collaborative and supportive working environment that encourages learning and creativity.

• The opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing international consultancy.

Interested

If you are looking to begin your career in finance within a supportive and progressive organisation we would love to hear from you.

We have also created an online candidate information pack that provides further insight into what its like to work at Projective Group.

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At Projective Group we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds ethnicities genders religions abilities and neurodivergent perspectives. Please let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.

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