Junior Accountant

Hays; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Junior Management Accountant based in Cheltenham. This dynamic role offers hybrid working with remote options and the opportunity for professional growth and development within a supportive finance team. Ideal candidates will have a foundational accounting qualification and a proactive approach to their work.

Benefits

27-day holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Private medical cover

Flexible working hours

Career progression opportunities

Gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounting position.
• Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Ability to meet deadlines and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of monthly management accounts packs.
• Perform account reconciliations and ensure data integrity.
• Assist with budgeting/forecasting processes.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Proactive Approach

MS Excel

Education

AAT qualified or studying towards ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Junior Management Accountant Role - Remote/office hybrid working - Based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire - Hays

Your new company
Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering exclusively with a leading and growing renewable energy group based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire to recruit a driven and dynamic Junior Management Accountant. An exciting and newly created growth role for the organisation, working within the Management Accounting team and supporting the Financial Manager. The role will offer remote/office hybrid working of two days on-site, three days remote, flexible working hours, a company bonus scheme, a study package for CIMA/ACCA/ACA/AAT along with development opportunities. This is a unique and broad accounting role, where you will work within a supportive finance team that will develop you further in your accounting career.
Your new role
Your key duties will involve supporting the accurate preparation of monthly management accounts packs for multiple entities with commentary, performing account reconciliations and ensuring the integrity of all financial data, analysing variances to budgets, along with highlighting potential areas of concerns/opportunity. You will prepare quarterly VAT returns, assist with budgeting/forecasting processes, assist with preparation of annual statutory accounts, support external audit processes, along with tracking/reporting of key financial KPIs. You will be involved in monthly financial performance reviews with operational heads, track/manage hedging transactions, prepare sales invoices, and support in process/system development projects. You will ensure appropriate financial analysis, and your duties will grow/develop as you progress with the business and in your accounting career.
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this varied Junior Management Accountant role, you will need some experience in a similar position, ideally AAT-qualified studying towards to ACA, ACCA or CIMA or near completion of your AAT. Excellent communication skills to build internal/external relationships at all levels, high attention to detail with the ability meet deadlines. Confident with MS Excel and financial systems, keen to progress and develop in your accounting career, willing to learn with a proactive working approach. You will have an understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting principles. You will be adaptable to business needs and happy to get involved in a range of financial duties to support the accounting team and wider business. Experience within the renewable energy sector and a multi-entity group would be advantageous but not essential.
What you'll get in return
This permanent Junior Management Accountant role offers a salary between £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, dependable on experience, and is based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire with remote/office hybrid working of 2 days required on-site, 3 days remote. Generous benefits package includes a study package for ACA/CIMA/ACCA/AAT, 27-day holiday plus bank holidays, annual bonus scheme, contributed pension scheme, private medical cover, life assurance, flexible working hours, income protection, gym membership, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, career progression/development opportunities and more. This is a unique permanent opportunity where you can really progress/develop in your accounting career working within an interesting sector and within a supportive team.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #