Accountant (Part Qualified Or QBE)

Construction Skills People; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading skills training provider in Chesterfield is seeking a Part-Qualified Accountant to join the finance team. The role involves managing bank and cash functions, payroll processing, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years' experience in a finance role, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and strong attention to detail. This position offers a competitive salary with a flexible hybrid work model, in addition to generous holiday entitlements and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid work option

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Employer contributory pension scheme

Health Cash Back Scheme

Continuous Professional Development

Annual Volunteering Day

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a finance role.
• Experience processing staff payroll is required.
• Part-qualified accountant with relevant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage bank and cash function and reconciliations.
• Prepare payroll and pension functions accurately.
• Record financial transactions and provide reports.
• Prepare quarterly VAT return.
• Assist in analysing financial data.

Skills

Part-qualified accountant or QBE

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Organised and pro-active

Strong communication skills

Fluent English

Education

GCSE grade C in English and Maths or equivalent

Part Qualified Accountant from recognised institution

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Overview

Skills People Group has a clear focus on education and the employment and skills agenda. The organisation has high aspirations for all learners and strives to meet the needs of customers, learners, employers and stakeholders. Skills People Group are a national provider of NVQs, Pre-Employment Training, Adult Learning, Skills Bootcamps and Compliance Training, predominantly in the Construction Sector. Training Academies are located in Nottingham, Derby, Worksop, Sheffield, Rotherham, Manchester and Doncaster, with head offices in Sheffield and Chesterfield. Training is delivered nationally with bespoke venues. We employ approx. 200 staff and associates and deliver training to over 10,000 learners annually. We specialise in both commercial and funded training and are recognised as one of the UK's largest construction training providers. Our vision is to be known as the number one provider in qualification and regulatory based training within the sectors and client groups we support. It is our aim to achieve excellence through innovation and collaboration and to be outstanding in our engagement with clients and the communities we support.

Responsibilities

• Manage the bank and cash function including reconciliations, receipts and supplier payments.
• Prepare internal payroll and pension function, ensuring salaries and deductions are processed accurately.
• Record financial transactions accurately and provide reports when required.
• Preparation of the quarterly VAT return.
• Assist in analysing financial data and reconciling discrepancies.
• Assist the finance team with ad hoc projects.

Skills, Experience and Qualities

• Part-qualified accountant or QBE with a minimum of 3 years' experience in a finance role.
• Prior experience processing staff payroll.
• Fully fluent using Microsoft Excel.
• Accurate with acute attention to detail.
• Organised with a pro-active approach and strong communication skills.
• Fluent level of both spoken and written English.

Desirable Skills, Experience and Qualities

• Experience working with Sage 200.
• Construction sector experience.
• Training sector experience.

Qualifications

• Educated to a minimum of GCSE grade C in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Part Qualified Accountant with a qualification from an institution such as:
• Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA)
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) or
• Fully AAT Qualified or Qualified through extensive experience.

In return, Skills People Group will give you

• A competitive salary.
• Option for hybrid role - 2 days a week on site (set days), 3 days working from home.
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays plus two days additional annual leave following two years' service.
• Holiday buy and sell scheme.
• Employer contributory pension scheme.
• Health Cash Back Scheme.
• Continuous Professional Development.
• Annual Volunteering Day.
• Referral programme.
• Free parking.
• A challenging and rewarding role in a successful and growing business.

Other details

You will report to the Head of Finance. You will be based at Unit 1, The Bridge Business Centre, Beresford Way, Chesterfield, S41 9FG for a minimum of 2 days per week with Hybrid working options available.