Accountant (Part Qualified or QBE)

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

Job summary

A leading education and training provider is seeking a part-qualified accountant to join their finance team. The role involves managing bank functions, preparing payroll, and maintaining accurate financial records. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years finance experience and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and generous holiday benefits. The accountant will be based in Chesterfield for part of the week, with the potential to work from home.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Health Cash Back Scheme

Continuous Professional Development

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a finance role.
• Proactive approach with strong organisational skills.
• Fluent in both spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Manage the bank and cash function including reconciliations.
• Prepare internal payroll and pension function accurately.
• Assist in analysing financial data and reconciling discrepancies.

Skills

Part-qualified accountant

Fluent in Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Experience processing payroll

Education

GCSE grade C in English and Maths

Part Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/IFA/AAT)

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Skills People Group has a clear focus on education and the employment and skills agenda. In doing so, the organisation has high aspirations for all our learners and constantly strives to meet the needs of our customers, learners, employers, and stakeholders.

Skills People Group are a national provider of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs), Pre-Employment Training, Adult Learning, Skills Bootcamps and Compliance Training, predominantly in the Construction Sector.

Skills People Group has Training Academies in Nottingham, Derby, Worksop, Sheffield, Rotherham, Manchester and Doncaster. In addition, there are 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 proud to be nationally 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 be outstanding in our engagement with clients and the communities we support.

We are currently recruiting for a highly organised, part qualified accountant to join our existing team.

Duties and 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

Required 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

Desired Skills, Experience and Qualities

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

Required 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)
• Fully AAT Qualified or Qualified through extensive experience.

Benefits

• 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