Trainee Accountant

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

Job summary

BSI is seeking a Trainee Accountant to join their Finance Team in Milton Keynes. This permanent, full-time position offers a hybrid working model with hands-on mentoring and training opportunities to support your ACCA qualification. Ideal for recent graduates or those early in their finance careers, this role involves managing accounting processes and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Paid sick leave

Health insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan with company contribution

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Some work experience or internship experience in finance.
• Proactive mindset with a driven attitude to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support the Fixed Asset accounting process.
• Manage the intercompany process between UK entities and counterparts.
• Prepare reconciliations and ensure compliance with tax obligations.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Proactivity

Teamwork

Education

Relevant degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Great that you're thinking about a career with BSI!

Job Title: Trainee Accountant

Location : Milton Keynes (hybrid)

Type: Permanent, full-time

Closing Date: Monday 26th May 2025

About the role:

We currently have another new exciting opportunity for someone to join our Finance Team at BSI as our latest Trainee Accountant! This would be the perfect first role for someone aspiring to kick-start their career in accountancy after completing a relevant degree, or someone in the early stages of their finance career with a passion for pursuing accounting.

As a hybrid position working 2 days in our Milton Keynes offices, you will receive hands on, in-person mentoring to develop your skills and long term career goals. You will be provided with the relevant training in the different aspects of the month end process together with the opportunity to progress through study and hands–on–assignments, with BSI helping to fund your ACCA qualification.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for supporting the Fixed Asset accounting process and managing the intercompany process between the UK entities with their counterparties in Asia Pacific, Americas, and European offices.You will also be involved in the month end postings of journals and accruals together with the preparation of reconciliations and making sure that all tax, legal and statutory obligations are met, including the preparation of VAT returns.

Responsibilities:

• Some work experience or internship experience, ideally in finance, but any would be beneficial.

• A strong academic background in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• A proactive mindset with a driven attitude to learn.

• A collaborative and team orientated approach.

• Strong communication skills, able to interact with colleagues at all levels within the organisation.

• The confidence and eagerness to take responsibility and ownership of tasks.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Organisation skills and excellent accuracy to ensure all data and information is valid and correct.

• Communication skills for working closely with the Financial Business Services (FBS) team and colleagues across all functions to provide support and guidance on finance processes.

• A proactive and inquisitive mindset to help nurture the development of your own skillset and expertise.

BSI offers a competitive total reward package, an independent and varied job in an international environment, flexible working hours, and ongoing training and development as well as 27-days annual leave, paid sick leave, bank holidays, health insurance, life insurance, pension plan with company contribution, income protection, paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, parental leave, adoption leave, compassionate leave, paid bereavement leave, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

*Please note: BSI are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this vacancy

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If you want to contribute to this inspiring challenge, bring your open and enthusiastic mindset to our dynamic team, apply now and become part of the BSI family!

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