Company descriptionLocation: Basingstoke hybrid (3x per week in the office) Employment Type: Permanent full timeSalary: Up to £30k depending on experienceHours: 36.25 hours per week Monday to FridayThink the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again! As one of the UK's most trusted brands, we provide a wide range of services to millions of customers. From comprehensive Home and Motor Insurance to personalised Financial Services like Loans and Savings, and outstanding B2B, Consumer, Business Services, Driver Training, Car Care, and Service Maintenance and Repair, we've got you covered. Our mission is to keep Britain moving, and we're looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. Ready to join us? #LI-CL1 #LI-HybridThis is the jobAre you ready to kick-start your finance career with one of the UK’s most trusted and recognised brands? We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic, ambitious individual who’s eager to grow their financial accounting skills and make a real impact within our business.Joining our Roadside Financial Control Team, you’ll play a key role in supporting the B2B Financial Accountant and the wider Commercial Finance Team. You’ll help deliver accurate management accounts and financial reporting for the AA’s Roadside B2B division—an area at the heart of what we do.This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from experienced finance professionals, develop strong governance and control disciplines, and become the guardian of accuracy and integrity within our accounts. If you're motivated, curious, and ready to build a rewarding career in finance, this could be the perfect next step.What will I be doing?In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting for our B2B business unit. Your responsibilities will include:Managing month-end activities, including posting journals, controlling accruals and prepayments, analysing actuals, and ensuring all reporting deadlines are metPartnering with the wider AA finance team and the B2B business to build a solid understanding of operations, enabling you to deliver meaningful and value-adding performance insightsPreparing month-end reports with detailed analysis and commentary across financials, KPIs, balance sheet, and cashflow, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the accountsCompleting all required balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controlsReviewing, challenging, and documenting financial processes to ensure clarity, consistency, and continual improvementEnsuring compliance with accounting governance and standards, including revenue recognition and cost accounting principlesConsolidating budget and forecast submissions and maintaining accuracy within the planning and consolidation systemCollaborating with finance colleagues to streamline, automate, and enhance reporting processesSupporting cashflow reporting and working with the Treasury team to evolve and strengthen cash reportingEnsuring all month-end and reporting tasks are completed within the agreed timelinesContributing to ad hoc projects and initiatives across the wider Finance team.Assisting with internal and external audits during both interim and year-end periodsThis is a hands-on role that offers breadth, challenge, and the opportunity to influence how we work while building strong foundations for a successful career in finance.What do I need?To thrive in this role, you'll bring a blend of capability, curiosity, and ambition. Here’s what we’re looking for:Capability, Knowledge & ExperienceA strong level of financial numeracy supported by a relevant educational backgroundExperience in an accounting or finance role is beneficial, but not essentialA commercially minded approach with a genuine interest in how financial performance drives the businessEnthusiasm, ambition, and a proactive attitude towards problem solvingExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a teamStrong organisational skills and the confidence to work independently when neededA desire to build knowledge of AA products, performance drivers, and core accounting controllershipEducation & QualificationsEducated to graduate levelIdeal for someone ambitious and ready to begin studying towards ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent accounting qualificationPersonal CharacteristicsAdaptable, flexible, and comfortable managing competing priorities or tight deadlinesNaturally curious, with a drive to understand, question, and improve processesExceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in everything you doIf you're motivated to learn, eager to grow, and looking for a role that will help shape your career in finance, this could be the perfect match.Additional InformationWe’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying schemeWorksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contributionFree AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friendsDiscounts on AA products including car and home insuranceEmployee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and moreCompany funded life assuranceDiverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your careerDedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your familyPlus, so much more!We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.As part of the onboarding process, we complete several pre-employment checks including work reference, credit and criminal record checks.We may close the vacancy sooner than the advertised date if we get a high volume of applications, please apply now if you are interested.
