Management Accountant

Bertelsmann; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Bertelsmann is seeking a motivated Trainee Management Accountant for their finance team in Hams Hall. This position offers a chance to gain comprehensive experience in management accounting, ensuring accurate financial processes and analysis while benefitting from an excellent benefits package, including generous annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 UK bank holidays

Pension contribution

Life assurance policy (4 x Salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discount Scheme

Free car parking

Qualifications

• AAT qualified (or equivalent).
• Strong analytical and data visualisation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support the month-end process including accruals and prepayments.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Participate in audits and assist Business Partners with budgeting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data visualisation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

AAT qualified or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Salary: £35,000

Location: Hams Hall

Hours: 40 hours Mon - Fri

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

• AAT qualified (or equivalent).
• 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
• Employee Discount Scheme through Treats
• Free car parking