Trainee Accountant

Trainee Accountant – Elland, West Yorkshire

Marshalls plc is a leading supplier of hard landscaping, building and roofing products. Our Finance department drives the company forward, transforming data into powerful insights, upholding financial precision, and safeguarding business integrity.

• Support lease set‑up and system reconciliation to ensure information is up‑to‑date and fully reconciled in line with IFRS
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• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including detailed account analysis and submission through Blackline, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
• Support month‑end close activities by preparing and posting financial journals and completing ERP system administrative tasks in line with GAAP requirements.
• Provide day‑to‑day support to the PRC team by responding to ad‑hoc queries via the PRC ticketing system, updating supplier bank details and maintaining delegation of authority records.
• Work closely with operational stakeholders to contribute to accurate management accounts and provide reliable financial information to support business decision‑making.
• Act as system administrator for the Blackline reconciliation platform, maintaining system setup, controls, and documentation used across the finance function.

• Previous work experience in a finance role.
• Actively studying CIMA, ACCA, or AAT qualification.
• Good Excel skills (pivot tables, conditional formatting, charts, VLOOKUP).
• Ability to communicate accounting terminology clearly to non‑finance stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines, particularly around accounting periods.

• Hybrid working: 2 days a week at Head Office in Elland, with additional flexibility.
• 34 days per annum inclusive of bank holidays (35 days in Scotland).
• Cash plan covering dental, optical, prescription costs and more.
• Family leave policies (maternity, paternity, adoption) from first day.
• 5% employer‑matched pension scheme.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Employee discount on Marshalls and Marley products.
• Retailer discounts.
• Wellbeing Centre – move, money & mind.
• Life assurance.

Equal Opportunities – Whoever you are and whatever your background, you'll find a fair and supportive workplace. You're unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone.