Trainee Finance Manager| £35,000- £40,000| Blackburn (Hybrid & Flexible Working) | 25 Days plus Bank Holidays | Fantastic benefits package & bonus Axon Moore is pleased to be working with a highly acquisitive, high growth business based in Blackburn who are currently recruiting for a Trainee Finance Manager position. This newly created role would be ideal for an individual with previous management accounts experience who is looking to take their first steps into management by leading a small team of three accounts assistants. If training is needed, our client is able provide training and mentoring from senior management whilst transitioning into a management role. Alternatively, the role would also suit an established manager with the same management account skillset. Key Responsibilities and Duties: Lead, mentor and support a team of Accounts Assistants to ensure the delivery of high-quality, accurate financial results. Assist the team with monthly bookkeeping activities for numerous entities as and when required in accordance with monthly deadlines Maintain and reconcile support for key P&L and Balance Sheet items Ensure all monthly bank reconciliations are undertaken by the team. Perform group review of Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet and Cashflow Ensure accuracy of financial information and investigate and discrepancies Build and maintain good working relationships Submit VAT returns to HMRC on a timely basis and assist with annual audit Drive continuous improvement to gain efficiencies Ad hoc duties when required Required Skills and Experience: At least two years’ previous experience working within management accounts Management or team leadership experience desirable Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines High level of attention to detail and precision Proficient verbal and written communication skills Strong Excel and IT skills Benefits & Package Hybrid and flexible working 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays An extra day off to celebrate your birthday An exciting calendar of events, fostering a vibrant work culture Employee health plan to prioritise your well-being Death in service insurance Access to our financial flexibility fund, providing additional support when needed (Study Support) Rewards portal with exclusive benefits and offers “Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team at