Graduate Accountant

FFR Limited; Bolton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a proactive Finance Graduate to join a dynamic Food Manufacturing firm in Bolton. This role offers a chance to gain comprehensive exposure to the full accounting process while working closely with the Financial Controller. You'll be involved in preparing site overhead files, managing journals, and reconciling accounts, all while developing your skills in a supportive environment. If you're a motivated self-starter with a keen eye for detail and a passion for finance, this position promises excellent progression and learning opportunities in a collaborative team setting.

Benefits

Full study support

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Recent finance/accounting graduate with strong Excel skills.
• Willingness to learn and excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of site overhead files and journals.
• Reconcile balance sheet control accounts and petty cash.

Skills

Finance/Accounting knowledge

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

CIMA qualification (started)

Job description

Graduate Accountant
Bolton
Up to circa £24k Plus full study support and progression

Our client, a Food Manufacturing business based in Bolton is looking for a Finance Graduate to join their team on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Financial Controller you will gain exposure to the full accounting process, enabling you to attain a very varied understanding.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, self-starter to gain great exposure and progression in a finance team.

Some of the duties are as follows:

• Assist in the preparation of Site overheads files
• Assist with the preparation of site overhead accrual & prepayments.
• Preparation & posting of weekly / periodic journals
• Reconciliation of site balance sheet control accounts in line with period end timetable

• Responsibility for banking staff shop takings and reconciling petty cash
• Analyse & process weekly warehousing, picking and distribution invoices (predominantly Warrens). Preparation & update of weekly logistics accruals file

Skills & attributes:

• Recent finance/ accounting graduate
• Willingness to learn and excellent work ethic
• Highly motivated and excellent attention to detail
• Good excel skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and under own initiative

If you are a recent graduate or you have started CIMA and you are interested in this position, please send your CV for consideration.