Job Description
Salary: £26,560 - £29,480Contract: Full timeLocation: Newcastle-under-Lyme (office based)
Trainee AccountantAre you looking to grow your finance career within a supportive and dynamic team? We are seeking a highly organised Finance Assistant to support the daily operation of the Finance Office and contribute to the effective running of financial systems across the organisation.This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, has strong attention to detail, and wants to play a key role in delivering accurate financial information.Key Responsibilities
* Daily Finance Operations
* Contribute actively as part of a busy and innovative Finance Team.
* Monitor and reconcile all bank accounts in line with monthly deadlines.
* Assist in maintaining the fixed asset register.
* Prepare monthly financial journals, including accruals and prepayments.
* Perform financial analysis to support the production of monthly management accounts.
* Assist in preparing monthly management accounts to tight reporting deadlines.
Year‑End & Statutory Reporting
* Support the preparation of audited annual accounts.
* Assist with statutory financial returns, including VAT submissions.
Financial Controls & Systems
* Develop a thorough understanding of the organisation’s financial procedures and promote best practice in financial management.
* Take responsibility for cash collection systems across all entities, including tills, PDQ machines, and stock systems.
* Help maintain accurate financial records and provide general finance administration support.
* Monitor departmental performance against service standards to support continuous improvement.
Key Attributes
o AAT qualified and working towards a professional CCAB qualification
* Strong attention to detail
* Excellent organisational skills
* Confident working with financial systems and spreadsheets
Benefits (client will support / fund CIMA qualification)
* Pension 6.5% employee,
* Pension 25% employer
* Annual Leave 24 days plus 2 weeks Christmas, Plus Bank Holidays
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4770752