Graduate Accountant

Axon Moore; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth business in Preston is seeking a Graduate Accountant to support the finance team. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts and handling reconciliations. The ideal candidate will be proactive with strong attention to detail and communication skills. Benefits include study support for ACCA/CIMA, health insurance, and flexible hours.

Benefits

Full study support towards ACCA/ACA or CIMA

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Health insurance

Hybrid working (1-2 days p/week)

Company pension

EV scheme

Flexible hours

Career progression

Qualifications

• Study towards ACCA or CIMA is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Desire to learn and succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Perform variance analysis and reconciliations.
• Assist with year-end and external audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

IT skills

MS Excel skills

Proactive attitude

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Job description

Graduate Accountant | Preston + Hybrid | £25,000 - £27,000 + Study | High-growth business | Exciting industry

Axon Moore are proud to be working alongside a high-growth, industry-leading client as they look to recruit an ambitious Graduate and provide them with a platform to kickstart their career. This incredible opportunity is perfect for those studying towards ACCA or CIMA and seeking to play a pivotal role within a high-calibre finance team whilst also enjoying fantastic benefits.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Variance analysis
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Revenue analysis
• Bank reconciliations
• Support with year-end and external audits
• Processing payment runs and remittances
• Handling chargebacks
• Fraud disputes
• Ongoing system and control improvements
• Additional ad-hoc reporting

Required Skills and Experience:

• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong IT and MS Excel skills
• Proactive, self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Able to work efficiently both independently and collaboratively
• Willingness to learn and succeed
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Benefits:

• Full study support towards ACCA/ACA or CIMA
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Health insurance
• Hybrid working (1 or 2 days p/week)
• Company pension
• EV scheme
• Flexible hours
• Career progression

If you are interested in this role, please contact Jack Moss at [e-mail] or visit our website at www.axonmoore.com for more information.