Graduate Accountant

Arnold Clark. Careers; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking motivated Graduate Accountants to join their teams across the UK. You will gain comprehensive experience in accounting over three years, progressing from basic tasks to roles involving management accounts and profit forecasting. This position offers an opportunity to complete the ACCA qualification in a supportive learning environment. Full-time hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Eager to complete ACCA qualification with a platinum‑approved ACCA company.
• Ability to learn all aspects of accounting tasks.
• Interest in both independent and team-based work.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with branch employees in various departments.
• Learn purchase and sales ledgers and full Branch Accountant role.
• Participate in training at dedicated facility GTG.

Skills

Motivated

Teamwork

Independence

Management skills

Education

ACCA qualification

Job description

We are looking for motivated Graduate Accountants to work in various Arnold Clark branches across the UK.

Location

Edinburgh.

Hours

Full time, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5 : 00pm.

About the role

As a Graduate Accountant at Arnold Clark, you'll have the opportunity to gain experience over a three-year period in all areas of accounting, as you hone your skills to become a Branch Accountant.

From basic tasks such as cashiering, purchase and sales ledger and credit control, you'll progress to more challenging areas such as management accounts production, profit forecasting and year-end accounting.

This role would be perfect for anyone keen to complete their ACCA qualification with a platinum‑approved ACCA company and embark on a fulfilling career in accounting.

Day‑to‑day duties

• Working closely with all branch employees, including Accounts, Admin and Sales.
• Learning all aspects of working within the Accounts department as part of the Arnold Clark Accounts Academy – from purchase and sales ledgers to the full Branch Accountant role.
• Combining workplace experience with classroom training at our dedicated training facility GTG.
• Learning key management skills.
• Working both independently and as part of a team on daily in‑branch accounting tasks.