Trainee Accountant

Enterprise Mobility; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Mobility in Slough is seeking a motivated candidate for the Business Management development scheme. You will be involved in the preparation and review of monthly financial statements, support to key stakeholders, and exposure to financial controls and reporting practices.

We offer a structured path to a professional accounting qualification (ACCA or CIMA) and opportunities to work with senior management across head office and daily rental teams. 40 hours per week, office-based.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK or EU driving licence.
• Sponsorship not offered under Skilled Worker list.
• Commitment to ACCA or CIMA progression toward chartered accountant.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Ensure timely monthly financial statements.
• Reconciliations: Perform monthly reconciliations including VAT returns.
• Internal Controls: Maintain robust internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Business Partnering: Provide financial insights to support costs and decisions.
• Ethical Standards: Uphold ethical financial practice per company values.
• Team Culture: Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.
• Professional Development: Pursue ACCA or CIMA towards qualification.

Skills

Financial reporting

Monthly reconciliations

Internal controls

Business partnering

Ethical standards

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Job description

Overview

We're Enterprise Mobility. A family-owned, global mobility leader with a $39 billion turnover, nearly 90,000 team members, and operations in 95 countries. Led by CEO Chrissy Taylor, the third generation of the Taylor family, we're built on a legacy that gives us the stability to focus on the long-term success of our people, our customers and our business.

Overview

We're Enterprise Mobility. A family-owned, global mobility leader with a $39 billion turnover, nearly 90,000 team members, and operations in 95 countries. Led by CEO Chrissy Taylor, the third generation of the Taylor family, we're built on a legacy that gives us the stability to focus on the long-term success of our people, our customers and our business. For the right candidate, this is an outstanding opportunity to achieve continued growth and success within the Business Management area and develop opportunities to progress. In this position you will be involved in the preparation and review financial statements. This high profiled role will involve business partnering and providing support to key stakeholders both within head office and daily rental teams. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure and experience in this area of business. What is certain is that we encourage all of our employees to be the best they can be, and ensure every employee feels valued, supported, and empowered to bring their best selves to work.

Additional Information

Location: This role will be based in Slough. The position will be office based.

Salary: £28,000 per year

Hours: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday 08:00-17:00

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be placed onto the Business Management development scheme, intended to give detailed exposure to our financial statement & business practices, in order to develop employees for future leadership roles within the team. You will be offered support to study a professional accounting qualification. This is an excellent role if you are a self-motivated individual who is able to demonstrate drive in a busy and dynamic department, great communication skills, an analytical mind set and superb initiative.

• Financial Reporting: Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial statements in line with fiduciary responsibilities.
• Reconciliations: Perform monthly schedule reconciliations to audit standards, including bank reconciliations and VAT returns.
• Internal Controls: Maintain and enhance a robust system of internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with senior management to provide financial insights that support cost control, operational improvements, and strategic decision-making.
• Ethical Standards: Uphold and promote a culture of ethical financial practice aligned with our core values.
• Team Culture: Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and engaging team environment.
• Professional Development: Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and actively pursue a recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA).

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates that meet following criteria:

• You must have a full manual UK or EU drivinglicence
• No drug or alcohol related offence on driving record within the last five years is permitted
• In accordance with current government guidelines, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role as the role does not appear on the Home Office list of RQF Level 6 roles approved for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker system.
• Please let us know about any accommodations you may need to participate in our recruitment process.
• A commitment to undertake ACCA or CIMA to progress towards being a chartered accountant if not already qualified

In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the following skills and compentencies:

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• An ability to work to strict deadlines
• Accounting / Finance-related degree is preferred
• AAT or relevant work experience will be advantageous