Job Description
Trainee Management Accountant
VANRATH are delighted to be working with a leading, multi-entity organisation on the recruitment of a Trainee Management Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity for a part-qualified accountant to join a well-established and forward-thinking group with operations across Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and Great Britain. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience across a variety of sectors while receiving full support to progress their professional qualifications.
What You'll Get
An exciting opportunity to join a diverse and growing group of companies operating across Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and Great Britain. This role offers:
1. Excellent career progression and training within a supportive finance team
2. Broad exposure to commercial finance across retail, financial services=
3. Study support towards ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications
4. Competitive salary and benefits package
5. Free Parking
What You'll Do
You'll work closely with the Group Accountant to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting across several entities. This is a brilliant opportunity to gain valuable experience across a wide range of accounting areas within a commercial environment.
6. Assisting with month-end close and preparation of management accounts
7. Preparing bank reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and ad-hoc journals
8. Conducting intercompany and balance sheet reconciliations
9. Fixed asset accounting, including assets under construction
10. Accounting for loans, hire purchase, and foreign exchange
11. Supporting internal and external reporting
12. Assisting with audit preparation
13. Involvement in ad-hoc tasks and finance projects
About You
14. Part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
15. Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems
16. A team player with strong communication skills
17. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
18. Eager to learn and develop commercial awareness