Trainee Accountant

Blue Arrow; Uddingston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support for professional account

Full training and development

Salary 25,000 - 30,000

25 days holiday + 8 public holidays

Additional holiday accrued

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Blue Arrow in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Trainee Accountant to join the finance team in Uddingston. This role offers full training across departments and a clear path for developing accounting skills.

Responsibilities include ledger processing, assisting with month-end reporting, and supporting year-end activities. The position provides study support for accountancy exams and a structured development programme, with a salary of £25,000–£30,000 and 25 days plus public holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous office-based work experience is essential.
• Some exposure to finance, accounts, or administration.
• HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop within finance.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchase and Sales Ledger processing
• Assisting with month-end reporting
• Supporting year-end audit activities
• Stock taking and reconciliations
• Answering phones and general office administration
• Learning all aspects of the business and finance function

Skills

Good communication

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

HND/degree or equivalent

Job description

Trainee Accountant

Location: Uddingston

Salary: 25,000 - 30,000

Hours: Full-time, Office Based

We are looking for a motivated Trainee Accountant to join our growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in accounting, with full training provided across various departments within the business. Its important to know that within this role you will be expected to learn each department within the business as the client feels this will be a great benefit for your future training within the accounts team.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase and Sales Ledger processing
• Assisting with month-end reporting
• Supporting year-end audit activities
• Stock taking and reconciliations
• Answering phones and general office administration
• Learning all aspects of the business and finance function

Requirements

• Previous office-based work experience is essential
• Some exposure to finance, accounts, or administration
• HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification preferred
• Strong willingness to learn and develop within finance
• Good communication and organisational skills

What's on Offer

• Study support for professional accountancy exams
• Full training and development programme
• Salary of 25,000 - 30,000
• 25 days holiday plus 8 public holidays
• Additional holiday accrued with service (up to 5 extra days)
• Company pension scheme

A fantastic opportunity to join a successful business, gain hands-on experience, and develop into a key member of the finance team.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.