Part-Qualified Trainee Accountant – ACCA/CIMA Path

Anderson Knight; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Knight is seeking a Part Qualified Trainee Accountant to join the finance team. This role offers progression as you study ACCA or CIMA and gain exposure to a broad range of accounting processes in a supportive environment.

You will work closely with experienced team members on monthly management accounts, reconciliations, month-end tasks and audits, while developing technical knowledge and commercial awareness.

Qualifications

• Part qualified or actively studying towards ACCA or CIMA.
• Previous experience within an accounts or finance environment.
• Good understanding of fundamental accounting principles.
• Experience with journals, reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with financial information.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Well organised with the ability to prioritise workload.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive and proactive approach to learning.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider finance team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and post journals, including accruals and prepayments.
• Complete bank, balance sheet and control account reconciliations.
• Assist with maintaining accurate financial records and accounting information.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities where required.
• Assist with cash flow monitoring and reporting.
• Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial analysis.
• Investigate variances and assist with resolving any discrepancies.
• Provide information and support during internal and external audits.
• Assist with the preparation of year-end accounts.
• Respond to finance queries from colleagues and other areas of the business.
• Help identify opportunities to improve financial processes and procedures.
• Provide general support to the wider finance team as required.

Skills

Part qualified

ACCA/CIMA study

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Communication

Education

ACCA/CIMA study underway

Job description

Anderson Knight is seeking a Part Qualified Trainee Accountant to join the finance team. This role offers progression as you study ACCA or CIMA and gain exposure to a broad range of accounting processes in a supportive environment.

You will work closely with experienced team members on monthly management accounts, reconciliations, month-end tasks and audits, while developing technical knowledge and commercial awareness.