Management Accountant

Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Birmingham is seeking a highly motivated Trainee Management Accountant to join their finance team. This opportunity focuses on month-end processes, financial analysis, and offers a chance to grow in management accounting. The role emphasizes analytical skills, effective communication, and collaboration within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 UK bank holidays

Pension contribution

Life assurance policy paying out 4 x Salary

Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and data visualization required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel necessary.
• Effective communication and collaborative skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end processes including accruals and prepayments.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and financial analyses.
• Assist with audits and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data visualisation skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Collaboration skills

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Trainee Management Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with an AAT qualification who is eager to develop their career in finance and gain hands-on experience in management accounting.

Your Tasks

• Support the month-end process, including preparation and posting of accruals and prepayments.
• Ensure accurate coding and allocation of invoices in the Profit and Loss (P&L) account.
• Assist with the Purchase Order (PO) process, maintaining sub-ledger integrity and accuracy.
• Perform clear and accurate balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analyse monthly expenditure to provide clear, concise insights for business stakeholders.
• Assist Business Partners with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and process improvement.
• Participate in audits and internal compliance checks.
• Support with various ad hoc financial tasks and reporting requirements.

Your Profile

• Strong analytical and data visualisation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• A proactive individual with a "get up and go" attitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A natural problem solver with excellent critical thinking ability.
• Capable of taking ownership of tasks and driving them to completion.
• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• A keen learner, eager to develop and take on new challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team-player mindset.

We Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 UK bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days
• Pension contribution
• A life assurance policy that pays out 4 x Salary
• Employee Assistance Programme that provides you with confidential support, information, and advice to help you