Graduate / Junior Trainee Accountant

Teaching vacancies; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a motivated individual starting their career in accounting and finance. This role involves engaging in daily finance functions at a large Academy, including transaction processing, budgeting, and reporting. The successful candidate will receive support for accounting exams and work closely with budget holders and suppliers to streamline financial operations. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive management team, this position offers a fantastic platform for growth and learning in the finance sector.

Benefits

24 days holiday (+ statutory days)

Good pension (18% employer contributions)

Funded exam qualifications

Qualifications

• Qualified to at least AAT level or relevant graduate degree.
• Good Excel skills with ability to write formulas and use pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Manage requisitions and purchase ledger for budget holders.
• Track grant income and operate the sales ledger.
• Perform cash book postings and bank reconciliation.

Skills

Excel Skills

Data Management

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Proactive Planning

Education

AAT Level Qualification

Relevant Graduate Degree

Job description

Job details

Job role

• Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship
Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern
Full time

Contract type
Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary
£24,386.00 Annually (FTE) with good progression potential + funded exam qualifications

Graduate / Junior Trainee Accountant job summary

Graduate / Junior Trainee Accountant

Permanent, with Apprenticeship support through accounting exams

Full-Time (37 hours, 52 weeks)

Salary: £24,386 Annually, with good progression potential + funded exam qualifications

Benefits: 24 days holiday (+ statutory days) & good pension (18% employer contributions)

Closing Date: 9:00am, 2nd May 2025

About this role:

Exciting opportunity for a person starting out in their career in accounting & finance with a role involved in all aspects of the daily finance functions at this large single Academy, including transaction processing, budgeting, reporting and analysis. Support will be provided in funding and time to take accounting exams, and from the small but experienced management team, providing an excellent learning and development opportunity, as has been the case with a previous role holder.

You'll be working closely with budget holders, suppliers and others to deliver day-to-day financial functions as well as contributing to streamlining initiatives ensuring we all work together efficiently & effectively.

The successful applicant will:

• be qualified to at least AAT level, have a relevant graduate degree or have proven relevant experience
• have good excel skills with ability to write formulas and use pivot tables to manipulate data quickly
• recognise importance of data & systems skills and demonstrate aptitude & desire to use technology to its full potential
• have an enthusiastic approach, inquisitive mindset and always strive for continuous improvement.
• have well developed communication skills, understanding importance of keeping stakeholders informed and updated
• have good team working skills, being approachable and personable
• pride themselves on reliability, accuracy and take responsibility for their role
• proactive in planning and have a well organised approach to their work and studying

Main Responsibilities (initially)

• Requisitions and Purchase Ledger, supporting budget holders manage their budgets
• Tracking Grant Income and operating the Sales Ledger
• Credit card management
• Cash book postings and bank reconciliation
• Financial tracking & analysis of school's activities

To find out more, please contact [e-mail]

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.