Trainee Accountant

The Role

The Assistant Management Accountant will provide crucial day-to-day accounting support to more senior team members, such as preparing financial statements and accounts, crafting and posting journals, handling ledger, processing invoices and VAT returns.

This individual will be responsible in ensuring that their activities align with Group policy in order to achieve targets, meet monthly, quarterly and annual reporting deadlines, assist with the development of the business and deliver an excellent and comprehensive service.

This is a training role where you will be encouraged to develop your technical knowledge as you progress with studies whilst gaining practical experience of accounting. During the development you will build an awareness of FCA regulations as they pertain to insurance intermediaries and technical knowledge of financial reporting under UK standards.

This role is based in Milton Keynes on a hybrid basis

What you'll be doing:

• Preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations, including investigation and resolution of identified issues/concerns.
• Processing financial transactions within the general ledger
• Maintain organised financial records and documentation
• Calculation and preparation of accruals and prepayments
• Reconciliation of intercompany balances, including resolution of differences
• Preparing sales ledger invoices & manage debtor position
• Ad-hoc management reporting and financial analysis.
• Assist with audit, tax and compliance requests
• Contribute to transformation initiatives
• Responds appropriately to urgent issues as they arise

Who we're looking for:

• Ability to adapt in a multifaceted working environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proactive approach and problem-solving abilities
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
• Proficient in using Excel
• Keen to learn and develop

Qualifications:

• Studying towards a professional qualification with a recognised body (ACCA/CIMA etc.) or university graduate who studied accounting / finance. Study Support package available.