Graduate Accountant

Location: Lincolnshire (Lincoln, Grimsby or Market Rasen offices)

Full-time | Competitive Salary | Excellent Benefits | Work-Life Balance

Kickstart Your Career with Nicholsons

Are you a graduate looking to launch your career with a well-respected accountancy and business advisory firm in Lincolnshire? If so, Nicholsons could be the perfect fit for you.

As a graduate at Nicholsons, you'll gain real-world experience from day one, developing your technical and professional skills in a supportive environment. Your role will evolve with your interests and the business needs.

What You'll Be Doing

You will be exposed to a wide range of work across the Company; however, based on your interests and the needs of our Company, you will be allocated one or more of the following focus areas:

• Preparing accounts and tax returns: Build a strong foundation in compliance and reporting with real client work.
• Supporting payroll and managing income/expenditure: Learn how businesses operate financially on a daily basis.
• Auditing financial information: Develop attention to detail and gain insights into financial accuracy and accountability.
• Compiling reports, budgets, and financial statements: Help turn numbers into actionable insights for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Analysing accounts and business plans: Understand what drives financial performance and business strategy.
• Assisting with tax planning and advisory: Apply legislation to real-life scenarios and contribute to strategic client decisions.
• Financial forecasting and risk analysis: Learn how to interpret data and anticipate future challenges and opportunities.
• Supporting insolvency and restructuring cases: Gain exposure to how businesses navigate financial distress and recovery.
• Contributing to client meetings and negotiations: Build confidence and client-facing skills early in your career.
• Client relationship-building and interviewing: Learn how to understand client needs and deliver value-added support.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for motivated, adaptable graduates keen to grow with us. The ideal candidate will bring:

• A degree in Finance, Accountancy, or Business Management: Modules in financial reporting, business law, or economics are especially relevant.
• Experience with Xero or Iris software (desirable): Hands-on use through coursework, part-time roles, or internships is a bonus.
• Experience in an accountancy practice (desirable): This could include placements, internships, or voluntary roles.
• Self-motivation, integrity, and a reflective mindset: You take initiative, act ethically, and strive to improve.
• Commercial awareness and interest in business and finance: Whether it's following financial news, engaging in business societies, or personal learning.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills: You're able to prioritise, work to deadlines, and handle challenges methodically.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Comfortable collaborating in teams, speaking with clients, or presenting your ideas.
• Confidence with IT and numbers: Proficiency in Excel or financial tools and strong numeracy from your studies or experience.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail: Shown through your academic work, research, or data-driven projects.

What You Can Expect From Us

We're committed to supporting our people professionally and personally. As a graduate team member, you'll benefit from:

• 25 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays
• Work-life balance through flexible hours
• Paid Community Days
• Private health cover after passing probation
• Private medical cover after passing probation
• Life Assurance after passing probation
• Paid CPD and personal development opportunities
• Annual social events and a team-first culture
• Free parking, free fruit, and charity dress-down days
• Bike2Work scheme and community initiatives
• A supportive, inclusive culture that promotes career growth, wellbeing, and innovation

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please submit your CV and a short cover letter to apply.

Closing date: Friday 30 May 2025

We may close early if enough strong applications are received—apply soon to avoid missing out!

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