Graduate Accountant

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a high-growth business for a Graduate Accountant looking to kickstart their career. This role offers the chance to work within a high-caliber finance team while receiving full study support towards ACCA or CIMA. You'll be involved in essential tasks such as preparing management accounts, conducting variance analysis, and supporting audits. With fantastic benefits including health insurance, flexible hours, and career progression, this position is perfect for proactive individuals eager to learn and succeed in a dynamic environment.

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

Qualifications

• Strong MS Excel skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Proactive and self-motivated individuals will thrive in this role.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

IT skills

MS Excel skills

Proactive attitude

Self-motivated

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Studying towards ACCA

Studying towards CIMA

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:

1. Support the preparation of monthly management accounts
2. Variance analysis
3. Balance sheet reconciliations
4. Revenue analysis
5. Bank reconciliations
6. Support with year-end and external audits
7. Processing payment runs and remittances
8. Handling chargebacks
9. Fraud disputes
10. Ongoing system and control improvements
11. Additional ad-hoc reporting

Required Skills and Experience:

1. Good attention to detail and organisational skills
2. Strong IT and MS Excel skills
3. Proactive, self-motivated and enthusiastic
4. Able to work efficiently both independently and collaboratively
5. Willingness to learn and succeed
6. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Benefits:

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