Job Description

Job Opportunity: Accountant - Join a Growing Finance Team!

Brook Street Recruitment is excited to bring this fantastic opportunity for a Trainee Accountant to join a respected finance team, working closely with the Head of Finance and gaining invaluable hands-on experience. This role is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in accounting principles, who is enthusiastic about furthering their career and aiming to become a Chartered Accountant.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Trainee Accountant, you will have the opportunity to build your skills in:

• Financial Reporting: Preparing monthly management accounts, handling bank and revenue reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Accounts Management: Managing accounts receivable and payable, processing sales invoices, allocation receipts, supplier reconciliations, and conducting payment runs
• Reconciliation & Payroll: Working with petty cash, company credit cards, and payroll preparation
• Audit & Analysis: Assisting with annual audits and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive insights
• Team Collaboration: Keeping managers and directors informed on progress, and actively participating in internal briefings and de-brief sessions

You will also be supported in fulfilling your training agreement requirements and working towards further ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualifications.

What We're Looking For:

To excel in this role, you'll need:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
• A commitment to managing both work and study responsibilities effectively
• A proactive approach to building positive relationships with colleagues and clients
• Quick learning abilities and numeracy skills, alongside a desire to share knowledge and support team growth

Qualifications & Skills:

• Professional Exams: At least four to five ACCA, CIMA, or ACA exams passed
• Education: University degree with a 2:1 or higher in any discipline (or equivalent)
• Technical Knowledge: A good understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting

With full support for further professional qualifications, this role is perfect for someone looking to grow within a forward-thinking finance team and make a genuine impact.

If you're looking to build a career in finance with a company committed to your success, Brook Street Recruitment would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting future!

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.