Trainee Accountant

We are recruiting a Trainee Accountant to join a well-established and highly respected organisation based in Rotherham. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious graduate or AAT-qualified individual who is looking to build a long-term career within finance while studying towards a professional qualification.

The company will fully support your progression through either CIMA or ACCA, providing both funding and practical experience across a broad range of accounting activities.

Working closely with the Management Accountant and wider finance team, you will gain exposure to a variety of accounting responsibilities including:

• Fixed asset accounting and capital expenditure reporting
• Tax analysis and financial reporting support
• Debtor analysis and reconciliations
• Bank reconciliations
• Month-end accounting and profit & loss analysis
• Foreign exchange and commission calculations
• Assisting with corporate governance activities
• Producing financial information for operational managers
• Supporting national statistics submissions
• Ad-hoc projects and analysis as required

• Degree educated (2:1 or above in a relevant subject) or AAT qualified
• Numerically strong with excellent attention to detail
• Organised and able to manage multiple deadlines
• Commercially aware and interested in understanding how businesses operate
• Enthusiastic, proactive and eager to learn
• Strong communicators who enjoy working as part of a team