Trainee Accountant

BSI-Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business improvement firm in Milton Keynes is seeking a Finance professional to prepare month-end management accounts, provide financial insights, and support cost tracking for projects. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a desire to further their qualifications. The position offers competitive benefits including flexible working, extensive annual leave, and opportunities for development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

27 days' annual leave

Health insurance

Pension plan with company contribution

Flexible working options

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to organise, prioritise workloads, and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Excel; experience with other business intelligence tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month‑end management accounts and process accounting transactions.
• Support budget, forecast, and variance analyses.
• Provide financial insight and reporting to stakeholders for performance management.
• Assist with balance sheet reporting and adherence to financial controls.
• Support project teams with cost planning, tracking, and reporting.

Skills

High accuracy and attention to detail

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Proficient in Excel

Education

Desire to qualify in CIMA, ACA, ACCA, AAT, or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare month‑end management accounts and process accounting transactions.
• Support budget, forecast, and variance analyses.
• Provide financial insight and reporting to stakeholders for performance management.
• Assist with balance sheet reporting and adherence to financial controls.
• Support project teams with cost planning, tracking, and reporting.
• Analyze project variances and financial risks against business cases.
• Develop and maintain cost tracking and reporting processes.
• Communicate cost commitments and plans to finance and FP&A teams.
• Create bespoke financial reports as required.
• Provide cover for other Finance team members when needed.

Qualifications

• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Team player with excellent communication and a positive, proactive attitude.
• Ability to organise, prioritise workloads, and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Excel; experience with other business intelligence tools is a plus.
• Desire to qualify in CIMA, ACA, ACCA, AAT, or equivalent.

Grow your career and expand your skills and knowledge. At BSI, we offer opportunities to work across industries and across the globe. You'll benefit from the different perspectives and experiences of your international colleagues, as well as ongoing training and development. We offer flexible working, as well as 27 days' annual leave, paid sick leave, bank holidays, health insurance, life insurance, pension plan with company contribution, car allowance (dependent on role), income protection, paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, paid parental leave, adoption leave, compassionate leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

We're building an organisation that meets the challenges of tomorrow. Want to grow with us? We exist to have a positive impact. Our people influence international thinking and action on important issues. Our 86,000 customers are based in 193 countries across the globe. Now we're taking on society's biggest challenges. We're developing standards and guidelines that will help our customers get to net zero, and we're defining the way new technologies such as AI impact all our lives. We're focused on our future – and we're looking for people who want to grow with us as we take on the challenges of tomorrow. At BSI, you'll find a workplace where everyone can flourish and thrive, where innovation is encouraged and where learning is part of your everyday. You'll contribute to work that shapes industries and enhances lives – and you'll take pride in what you do. We're looking for passionate people who want to make a difference in a purpose‑led organisation. If that sounds like you, apply now.

About BSI

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognised for having a positive impact on organisations and society, building trust and enhancing lives. Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organisations and governments. Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors – including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare – BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs. Living by our core values of Client‑Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organisations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society's critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between – to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.

Diversity & Inclusion

The world needs fresh thinking and new perspectives to tackle its biggest challenges. It's why, at BSI, we're committed to creating a collaborative environment where everyone can contribute. Whatever your background, experience or outlook, here you can be your best self and do your best work. If you have a disability or a health condition, please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.