Trainee Accountant - Old Trafford

Agility Resoucing; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Agility Resourcing is looking for a finance assistant in Greater Manchester to join a dedicated team. This permanent role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth, with support towards obtaining a Chartered Accountancy qualification. Candidates should have a strong educational background and certain skills in finance and communication.

Benefits

Study support package

22 days leave plus 3 days concessionary

Flexible working hours

8.5% defined contribution pension scheme

Qualifications

• Aiming for a Chartered Accountancy qualification supported by the employer.
• Experience in a finance department is advantageous.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with management accounts and budgets.
• Performing bank reconciliations and posting invoices.
• Maintaining accounts using software and liaising across departments.

Skills

Proficient spreadsheet skills

Strong numeracy

Strong literacy

Attention to accuracy

Good communication skills

Commitment to service delivery

Education

2:1 or above in Accountancy/Maths/Economics/Business

Tools

Sage accounts software

Job description

Location

United Kingdom,Greater Manchester

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Reporting to the Finance Manager and Assistant Finance Manager, you will play a key role in delivering high quality services to our members. This is a challenging and demanding role offering an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic customer-focused team, dedicated to making a real difference to the community!

This post is suited to an individual seeking experience in a finance department and wanting to progress a career in Accountancy. Candidates will be supported with time and funding to study towards a recognised Chartered Accountancy qualification, along with mentoring from more senior qualified accountants in the team.

You will be responsible for:
* Assisting the Finance manager with producing management accounts and budgets
* Posting of invoices
* Bank reconciliations
* Maintaining Sage accounts and internal controls
* Liaising between various departments and working with our customers
* Co-ordinating the purchase ledger and rent accounting systems
* Preparing payments
* Posting journals and general office duties
* Including ICT support and administration

Essential qualities include:
* Must have a 2:1 or above in Accountancy / Maths / Economics / Business
* Proficient spreadsheet and ICT skills
* Strong numeracy, literacy and accuracy skills
* Ability to work to tight deadlines
* Good written and oral communication skills
* Commitment to high standards of service delivery
* A professional approach and can-do attitude

Benefits:
* Salary £18k
* Study support package
* 22 days leave plus 3 days concessionary
* 36 hour working week
* Flexible working hours
* 8.5% defined contribution pension scheme

If you are interested in this role please contact John Devlin at Agility Resourcing

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