About Us Proserv is a global controls technology company with a heritage stretching back more than 60 years. We provide industry-leading solutions to improve the reliability, optimise the performance and extend the life of critical infrastructure across the energy sector. Our team not only has the talent and technological expertise to deliver these transformative goals, but day-to-day, we hold to a clear set of FRESH Proserv values that underpins everything we do around the world. So, if you believe you not only have the skills and know-how needed for this role, and you are a team player; keen to do things the right way; possess an inquisitive and creative mind; prioritise giving top-quality service and you enjoy helping and collaborating with colleagues or clients – then we really want to hear from you. What You Need To Know The Group Finance team, based at the Corporate Headquarters in Westhill, are looking for an ambitious and driven Trainee Accountant to join their dynamic and fast paced team. The successful candidate will gain exposure to, and support on, a number of the key activities within the Group Finance function which will include month-end routines; transactional processing; external reporting; and providing support to the Group Tax Manager through analysis and data collection activities. The successful candidate will also gain support in the form of a 3-year training contract aimed at achieving chartered certification of a professional accounting body. What We Are Looking For Some of the Key Accountabilities: Assist the Group Finance team during month-end routines through: Performing month end close routines for corporate entities Performing monthly inter-company reconciliations / confirmation processes Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations Support the Group Finance team in their daily banking activities Support the Group Accounting team during Group and local financial statement audits and preperation of statutory accoounts Support in the processing of Corporate Purchase Orders Assist the Group Accounting team in ensuring good Balance Sheet governance and control disciplines are applied across the Group Preparation of Office for National Statistics Reporting Support UK and US Tax Compliance matters including analysis of the General Ledger and data collection for Research & Development claims iXBRL tagging of the UK statutory accounts Perform any other delegated responsibilities as instructed by Line Management within the timeframe specified to meet business requirements Essential Qualifications / Skills & Experience Proficient in Microsoft Office Respond effectively to demands of a high and varied work-load, and changing job priorities An enthusiastic and flexible self-starter Strong communications skills Flexible and adaptable and able to support and interface with people at all levels Approachable, resourceful, drive and motivation, assertive Demonstrates a proactive approach Demonstrated experience of working within a small team Preferred Experience in an oil & gas service company Experience in using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Why Choose Us We offer a competitive starting salary with an opportunity to advance, which will be dependent on competency starting level. What you receive from Proserv as your employer is so much more than just a salary, our Total Reward package includes free cover for: Private Medical Life Assurance Income Protection Personal Accident Up to 7.5% contribution to Pension As well as these funded benefits, Proserv offer an arrangement of voluntary benefits through salary sacrifice which produce savings on tax and national insurance, some of these include: Dental Insurance Gym Flex Purchasing or selling additional annual leave Technology products Critical Illness cover Additional cover for your family.