Trainee Accountant

Hutcheon Mearns; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the not-for-profit sector is seeking a Trainee Accountant to support their growth plans. This role offers a flexible hybrid working policy and a supportive environment for pursuing chartered accountancy qualifications. You will be involved in producing management accounts, budgeting, and assisting with Accounts Payable. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and proficiency in Excel, with opportunities to learn and develop in a collaborative team. This is a fantastic chance to kickstart your accounting career in a vibrant organization.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Full study support

One day a week in the office

Qualifications

• Looking to start an accountancy qualification with full study support.
• Proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUPs and PivotTables, is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly management accounts and support budgeting.
• Post journals, accruals, and prepayments as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Accounts Payable

Attention to Detail

ERP Systems

Power BI

Education

Accountancy Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Hutcheon Mearns is delighted to partner with a client in the not-for-profit sector in their search for a Trainee Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. This newly created role has been designed to support and sustain their growth plans. Based in Edinburgh, the role offers a very flexible hybrid working policy.

The Opportunity

Our client operates across Edinburgh and is currently going through a period of commercialisation. They have developed a new strategy to increase turnover and enhance profitability. To support this growth plan, they have created this position.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with the production of monthly management accounts
• Posting journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting
• Assisting the Finance Business Partner with ad hoc duties
• Providing cover for Accounts Payable when required

Background and Experience

The ideal candidate does not need to have experience in all of the above areas, as the client is willing to train, develop, and upskill the successful individual. An understanding of Accounts Payable and proficiency in Excel (including VLOOKUPs and PivotTables) is required. Experience with Power BI would be advantageous.

This position offers the successful candidate an excellent environment in which to study and progress through their chartered accountancy qualification, with the support of a flexible and collaborative organisation and a highly experienced Head of Finance.

Key Qualifications and Personal Attributes

• Started or looking to start an accountancy qualification
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Experience with ERP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUPs and PivotTables)
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Accounts Payable experience

Flexibility and Benefits

The Trainee Accountant role offers:

• 28,000 per annum
• One day a week in the office
• Flexible working hours (core hours: 10am 4pm)
• Additional benefits (details available on request)
• Full study support

Next Steps

If you are looking to advance your career or are seeking a new challenge in a different sector, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

To apply, please send your full CV. For a confidential discussion or further information, please contact Ryan Mollins at Hutcheon Mearns on 07403 053993.

Please note: only candidates who hold Indefinite Leave to Remain or the Right to Work in the UK without the need for sponsorship will be considered.