Trainee Accountant

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trainee Accountant to join their Finance Team. This exciting opportunity offers a chance to develop your accounting skills while working in a supportive environment. You will assist with general ledger entries, month-end reconciliations, and variance analysis, while also contributing to monthly reporting. The ideal candidate will be at the early stages of their professional qualification journey and possess strong IT skills, including proficiency in Excel and accounting software. Join a team that values personal growth and offers flexible working arrangements!

Benefits

Career Development Support

Skills Training

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Eager to develop skills while studying for a professional accounting qualification.
• Recent experience in a finance or accounting setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general ledger journal entries and month-end close reconciliations.
• Conduct variance analysis and handle cash management transactions.

Skills

Accounting Basics

Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookups)

General Ledger Accounting

Variance Analysis

Cash Management

Education

Professional Qualification (ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

SAP

SAGE

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Trainee Accountant

Location: Croydon office with Hybrid working

Salary: £30,000 to £32,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Position type: Full Time

About Us

We are the Pension Protection Fund. We protect millions of people in the UK who belong to defined benefit pension schemes. When these schemes fail, we are ready to help.

Our work involves paying our members, charging a levy, and investing sustainably. We aim to make a real impact on people's lives, conducting our work with integrity and foresight.

Job Opportunity

We are excited to offer a great opportunity for a Trainee Accountant to join our Finance Team.

Responsibilities

1. Assist with general ledger journal entries
2. Support month-end close reconciliations
3. Conduct variance analysis
4. Handle cash management transactions
5. Contribute to monthly reporting
6. Take ownership of the Fixed Asset Ledger

This role provides a chance to learn and develop within the role while supporting your team.

Candidate Profile

We seek someone who has begun their career in accounting and finance and is eager to develop their skills while studying to become a fully qualified accountant.

The ideal candidate will be at the early stages of studying towards a professional qualification (such as ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent), with recent experience in a finance or accounting setting. Proficiency in IT skills, including Excel (Pivot Tables and Lookups) and accounting software (SAP, SAGE, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.), is required. Knowledge of general ledger accounting and balance sheet reconciliations is essential.

Support and Development

You will be supported in your continued study towards your professional qualification.

Application

If this sounds like you, apply now!

Benefits

We offer a challenging role with support for your career development, along with opportunities for personal growth and skills training.

Location & Accessibility

Our Croydon office is near East Croydon station, easily accessible from Victoria, London Bridge, Clapham Junction, and St Pancras.

Inclusivity & Flexibility

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview.

We embrace diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ways of working. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.

Note

No agency applications, please.