Vintage Cash Cow

Finance Assistant (Graduate Role)

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Drighlington, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, GBR

Hybrid

26K-26K Annually

Entry level

Consumer Web • eCommerce • Information Technology • Retail

The Role

Supports day-to-day financial operations, including invoices, expenses, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial controls. The role maintains accurate records, responds to finance queries, supports audits and compliance activities, and develops technical and commercial finance skills while working toward a CIMA qualification.

Summary Generated by Built In

About Vintage.com

At Vintage.com, we believe everything has value and nothing should be wasted. We make it simple for customers to sell the pre-loved items they no longer need, giving them a second chance while creating a more sustainable way to buy and sell.

We are building the world’s largest trading platform for pre-loved items, powered by people and data. With teams across the UK and Europe, we work as one business to create brilliant experiences for our customers, partners and each other.

About the Team

Our Finance team keeps the business running smoothly. It brings together accurate reporting, thoughtful analysis and strong financial controls to help colleagues understand performance and make good decisions.

You’ll work alongside experienced finance colleagues and people across the wider business, gaining practical exposure to the day-to-day work behind a growing international organisation.

Why This Role MattersWhy the role exists

The Finance Assistant is an early-career role for someone looking to build a long-term career in Finance. You’ll take ownership of day-to-day financial activities while gaining hands-on experience across reporting, month-end, budgeting, forecasting and analysis.

We’ll support you to work towards your CIMA qualification alongside the role, giving you the opportunity to put your studies into practice and take on more technical and commercially focused responsibilities as your knowledge develops.

You’ll have responsibility from the beginning, with experienced Finance colleagues around you to support your development and help you build towards the next stage of your career.

What success looks like

Day-to-day finance activities are completed accurately and on time.
Transactions, reconciliations and financial records are accurate, complete and well organised.
Month-end and routine reporting activities are supported within agreed deadlines.
You build strong working relationships and become a reliable member of the Finance team.
You make good progress with your CIMA studies and apply your developing knowledge in your work.
Your confidence and capability grow, allowing you to take on increasingly complex Finance activity.

Learning and development

Work towards your CIMA qualification with support from Vintage.com alongside your role.
Apply knowledge from your studies to real financial activity and commercial decisions within the business.
Take ownership of your development, balancing your professional studies with your day-to-day responsibilities.
Build your understanding of management accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and commercial finance.
Seek feedback and use coaching from experienced Finance colleagues to develop your technical and professional skills.
Gradually take on more complex responsibilities as your knowledge and confidence grow.
Develop a broader understanding of how Finance supports decision-making across an international business.

What You’ll Do
Financial operations

Process purchase invoices, expenses and other financial transactions accurately and on time.
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activity and prepare information for regular payment runs.
Complete routine bank, balance sheet and account reconciliations, investigating straightforward differences.
Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
Respond to day-to-day Finance queries, following them through to resolution or escalating where appropriate.

Month-end and reporting

Support month-end activities and help the team meet reporting deadlines.
Prepare routine financial reports, schedules and supporting information.
Support journals, accruals and prepayments as your knowledge and experience develop.
Check financial information for accuracy and investigate unexpected movements or discrepancies.
Use Excel to reconcile, organise and analyse financial information.

Budgeting, forecasting and analysis

Support budgeting and forecasting by gathering and checking financial information.
Track actual performance against budgets and help investigate variances.
Assist with analysis of costs, cash flow and financial performance.
Identify trends or unusual movements and raise them with the appropriate colleague.
Develop your understanding of the commercial drivers behind our financial performance and how Finance supports business decisions.

Controls and development

Follow financial controls, approval processes and team procedures.
Handle financial and commercially sensitive information appropriately and confidentially.
Support the preparation of information required for audits, tax activity and other compliance requirements.
Work towards your CIMA qualification with support from Vintage.com and apply your learning in your day-to-day role.
Seek feedback, ask questions and take on greater responsibility as your technical knowledge and confidence develop.

What You’ll Bring
Essential

A genuine interest in developing a long-term career within Finance.
An interest in working towards a CIMA professional qualification and the commitment to balance your studies alongside your role.
Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables and lookup functions.
A well-organised approach with the ability to manage different priorities and meet deadlines.
Confidence working with financial information accurately and responsibly.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
A proactive approach to solving straightforward problems and following queries through.
Curiosity and a willingness to learn and take on increasing levels of responsibility.
Confidence working independently on routine tasks while contributing positively to the wider team.

Helpful

Previous experience within accounts payable, accounts receivable or transactional Finance.
Experience completing reconciliations or supporting month-end activities.
Experience using accounting or financial reporting systems.
Previous exposure to management accounting through study or practical experience.
An interest in sustainability, e-commerce or growing international businesses.

Qualifications

A degree or other qualification in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related subject.

Living Our Values

Put customers first by recognising that accurate and timely financial information helps every team make better decisions and deliver a dependable service.
Work as one team by sharing information, supporting colleagues and building positive relationships across Finance and the wider business.
Give things a second chance by being open to feedback, learning from mistakes and looking for better ways of doing things.
Take ownership of your responsibilities, following tasks and queries through rather than waiting for someone else to pick them up.
Stay focused on accuracy and the details that matter while developing your understanding of the bigger commercial picture.
Keep others in the know with clear, timely updates and speak up early when something doesn’t look right or you need support.

About
At Vintage.com, we exist to create a world where everything has value and nothing is wasted.We're building the world's most trusted platform for pre-loved items, making it simple for people to unlock the value in the things they no longer need while keeping valuable materials in circulation and out of landfill.What began as a successful model in the UK has evolved into an international business with operations across Europe and ambitions far beyond. Today, we operate as one company, one team, and one brand, united by a shared purpose, mission, and set of values.Behind the scenes, we're building the world's largest international trading platform for pre-loved items, powered by expert people, smart technology, data-driven decision making, and a deep belief in the circular economy.Our teams collaborate across borders, sharing ownership of outcomes and bringing the same care, fairness, and common sense to every customer interaction and business decision.Every item we buy is rehomed, reused, or responsibly recycled. Whether it's precious metals, jewellery, watches, cameras, collectibles, or other valuables, we help ensure that items continue their journey rather than going to waste.As we expand into new markets and scale internationally, our goal remains the same: To become the most trusted platform in pre-loved items, creating a future where everything has value and nothing is wasted 🗝️

Skills Required

Genuine interest in building a long-term career in Finance
Interest in working toward a CIMA professional qualification and ability to balance studies with the role
Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and lookup functions
Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work accurately with financial information
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Proactive approach to solving straightforward problems and following queries through
Curiosity, willingness to learn, and ability to take on increasing responsibility
Confidence working independently on routine tasks while contributing to the wider team
Degree or other qualification in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related subject
Previous accounts payable, accounts receivable, or transactional Finance experience
Experience completing reconciliations or supporting month-end activities
Experience using accounting or financial reporting systems
Exposure to management accounting through study or practical experience
Interest in sustainability, e-commerce, or growing international businesses