Trainee Accountant

ENGINEERINGUK; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking a Trainee Accountant to join their team in Milton Keynes. This hybrid role offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or those early in their finance careers, providing training and support for ACCA qualification. Responsibilities include managing accounting processes and ensuring compliance with financial regulations, while enjoying a competitive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave

Paid sick leave

Health and life insurance

Pension contributions

Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle

Qualifications

• Some work or internship experience in finance is beneficial.
• Strong academic background in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Confidence and eagerness to take responsibility for tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the Fixed Asset accounting process and manage intercompany processes.
• Involved in month-end postings, reconciliations, and compliance with tax obligations.
• Receive training in various aspects of the month-end process.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent organization skills

Proactive attitude

Team-oriented approach

Education

Relevant degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

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Job Title: Trainee Accountant

Location: Milton Keynes (hybrid)

Type: Permanent, full-time

Closing Date: Monday 26th May 2025

About the role:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Finance Team at BSI as our latest Trainee Accountant. This role is ideal for someone starting their career in accountancy after completing a relevant degree, or someone in the early stages of their finance career with a passion for accounting.

This hybrid position involves working 2 days in our Milton Keynes offices, with in-person mentoring to develop your skills and career goals. You will receive training in various aspects of the month-end process and have opportunities to progress through study and hands-on assignments, with BSI supporting your ACCA qualification.

In this role, you'll support the Fixed Asset accounting process, manage intercompany processes between UK entities and counterparts in Asia Pacific, Americas, and Europe, and be involved in month-end postings, reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with tax, legal, and statutory obligations, including VAT returns.

Responsibilities:

• Some work or internship experience, ideally in finance, but any relevant experience is beneficial.
• A strong academic background in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A proactive, driven attitude to learn.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Strong communication skills to interact with colleagues at all levels.
• Confidence and eagerness to take responsibility for tasks.

To be successful, you will have:

• Excellent organization skills and accuracy in data handling.
• Strong communication skills to support and guide colleagues on finance processes.
• A proactive, inquisitive mindset to develop your skills and expertise.

BSI offers a competitive package, an international environment, flexible working hours, ongoing training, 27 days of annual leave, paid sick leave, bank holidays, health and life insurance, pension contributions, income protection, parental leaves, and flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle.

*Please note: BSI cannot provide visa sponsorship for this role.

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