Job description
Trainee Management Accountant - Exclusive to VANRATH
A successful and growing organisation is seeking an ambitious and motivated Trainee Management Accountant to join its Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to develop their career within an established organisation, with the opportunity to study towards the CIMA qualification.
The successful candidate will support the preparation of monthly management accounts, budgeting, financial reporting and wider accounting responsibilities. This is a varied role requiring strong attention to detail, analytical skills and a commitment to continually improving existing processes.
Salary/Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Financial and study leave support towards CIMA qualification
- 32 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Free life assurance
- Healthcare cash plan
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Company sick pay
- Subsidised canteen facilities
- Free on-site parking
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Technology purchase scheme
- Employee perks and discounts scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Employee recognition scheme
- Career development opportunities
About your next employer
Our client is a successful and established organisation with a strong presence in its sector and an expanding Finance function.
The company offers a professional and supportive working environment, with continued investment in its people, systems and processes.
The successful candidate will join an established Finance team and will have the opportunity to gain broad experience across the function while developing their career within a growing organisation.
About you
- Minimum 2:1 degree in Accountancy, Finance or a related discipline
- At least one year's experience in a finance role
- Ready to commence studying towards the CIMA qualification
- Strong Excel skills and experience using computer applications
- Good understanding of accounting principles
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines
- Proactive approach with a commitment to continuous improvement
- Flexible approach with a willingness to support the wider Finance team
What you'll do
- Support the preparation of monthly management accounts
- Maintain accrual and prepayment schedules
- Post manual journals
- Assist with annual budget preparation
- Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Support key financial reporting for business functions
- Assist with year-end accounts and supporting audit schedules
- Assist with month-end inventory valuation
- Maintain and improve finance systems and procedures
- Prepare financial reports and analysis for management reporting
- Assist with grant claims and statistical returns
- Support effective financial reporting and budgetary control
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders across the business
- Rotate through various roles within the Finance team to gain broad experience
- Provide ad hoc support to other areas of the wider Finance team as required
For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact Jordan Brown for a confidential chat today.
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