Trainee Accountant

Lusona Consultancy (group) Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lusona Consultancy (group) Limited is supporting a Lanarkshire-based FMCG food production organisation to recruit a Trainee Accountant. This hands-on role offers excellent exposure to financial and cost accounting within a busy manufacturing environment.

Join a small, supportive finance team and develop skills across month-end activities, reporting, budgeting and costing, while building a long-term career in accountancy.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day‑to‑day financial transactions and accounting records.
• Process purchase invoices, supplier payments and customer receipts.
• Support bank reconciliations and cash management.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Help prepare management accounts and financial reports.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Assist with cost analysis including materials, labour and overheads.
• Support inventory management, stock reconciliations and stock counts.
• Reconcile supplier and customer accounts.
• Assist with VAT, audit support and compliance processes.
• Work collaboratively with production, procurement and sales teams.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team player

Numerical skills

Education

HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Trainee Accountant - FMCG (Food Production)

Lanarkshire | Full-Time | Permanent

Lusona is supporting a well-established Lanarkshire-based organisation within the FMCG food production sector to recruit a Trainee Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance graduate or early-career candidate to gain hands‑on experience within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

The Opportunity

Working as part of a small and supportive finance team, you will gain valuable exposure across financial accounting, cost accounting and manufacturing processes. This role offers a strong foundation for a long‑term career in accountancy, with practical experience in a dynamic and high‑volume production setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with day‑to‑day financial transactions and accounting records
• Process purchase invoices, supplier payments and customer receipts
• Support bank reconciliations and cash management
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end close processes
• Help prepare management accounts and financial reports
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Assist with cost analysis including materials, labour and overheads
• Support inventory management, stock reconciliations and stock counts
• Reconcile supplier and customer accounts
• Assist with VAT, audit support and compliance processes
• Work collaboratively with production, procurement and sales teams

About You

• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills
• Highly organised with the ability to meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and a team‑oriented approach
• Eagerness to learn and develop within a finance career

Desirable

• Exposure to accounting systems or ERP software
• Interest or understanding of manufacturing / cost accounting

Why Apply?

• Gain hands‑on experience in a growing FMCG food production environment
• Broad exposure across finance including costing and manufacturing accounting
• Supportive team with excellent development opportunities
• Ideal role for someone looking to build a long‑term career in accountancy