Quest Search & Selection are currently recruiting for a Graduate Accountant. Here you will play a key role in driving accurate business insights and contribute to strategic business decisions.
Moreover, an interest (though not essential) to working towards becoming a Chartered Accountant is highly beneficial & support can be provided by the business.
The company is a B2C business that has circa 2000 people employed nationally.
Role and Responsibilities of this Graduate Accountant:
* Analyse, allocate, and post revenue and expenses at both store and department levels.
* Assist in the preparation of budget, forecasts (P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet) in line with the company’s budgeting schedule.
* Help prepare accurate and complete year-end audit files in a timely manner and identify key trends and communicate variances to budget owners.
* Build a strong understanding of the processes behind management accounts, supporting a culture of continuous improvement and service enhancement across the finance team.
* Provide assistance of financial analysis and support for capital investment decisions, including new store openings and refurbishments
Qualification Required for this Graduate Accountant role:
* Graduate or graduate calibre in finance/accounting, ideally with 1 Year + industry experience
* Strong Excel skills and proficient in financial systems
* Confident in challenging existing processes where needed
* Capable of producing clear, concise reports for senior leadership
* Detail-oriented and adaptable
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Benefits of joining this Graduate Accountant role:
* Starting salary up to £26,000
* Great entry level role within a commercial business setting!
* Great head office environment (this is a fully office-based role)
* Support for Chartered Accountant Progression
* Free Parking
* Company pension
* Employee discount