Trainee Financial Accountant

InPost Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

InPost Group is seeking a Trainee Financial Accountant to join their Finance team in Edinburgh. The role involves completing month-end processes, preparing statutory returns, and supporting treasury functions. Ideal candidates are part-qualified with strong Excel skills and a proactive attitude, eager to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified with ICAS/ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Strong MS Excel skills.
• Positive 'can-do' attitude and proactive support for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Completion of month-end processes including balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparation and submission of VAT and other statutory returns.
• Supporting treasury functions and cash forecasting.

Skills

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Effective communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Part-qualified with ICAS/ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

SAP

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Want to be part of a UK hub, in a global business that is scaling rapidly, evolving fast and radically changing the decades-old delivery universe? If so, read on, as we’re looking for a Trainee Financial Accountant to join our Finance team in Edinburgh!

Our mission? To switch up the status quo and become the UK’s leading out-of-home business. With a fast-growing network of thousands of smart lockers, hundreds of leading retail partners and the launch of our transformative Send service, we’re bringing freedom to anyone with a parcel.

At InPost UK, we’re building an unparalleled group of talent that’s committed to helping us power our mission to reshape the way parcels move, and redefine eCommerce logistics. Our team is packed full of top-notch experts in e-commerce, technology, scale-up growth, sustainability, logistics, and supply chain. We’re a passionate bunch with high ambition – we collaborate, innovate, support each other, and leave egos at the door.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Completion of month-end processes including balance sheet reconciliations, journals for accruals and prepayments, and raising POs.
• Preparation and submission of VAT, ONS, and other statutory returns.
• Monitoring capex spend, ensuring it aligns with the approved budgets.
• Supporting treasury functions, including daily and weekly cash forecasting, monthly bank reconciliations, monitoring of bank accounts, and preparation of payments.
• Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts and responding to queries from statutory auditors.
• Supporting continuous improvement within the department to enhance processes, systems, and financial controls.
• Your involvement in treasury and month-end processes will evolve based on team requirements and your development in the role.

What We Need From You

We’re looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and can balance current tasks with future planning. We value drive and curiosity—people who want to do things differently and excel at it.

• Part-qualified with ICAS/ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent (study support available).
• Strong MS Excel skills.
• Analytical and presentation skills.
• Effective communication and influencing skills.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Previous knowledge of SAP is advantageous but not essential.
• A positive ‘can-do’ attitude, proactive support for stakeholders, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and comfort working to strict deadlines.

The InPost Process

We prioritize a straightforward candidate experience. We aim to respond within a few days, starting with a brief 20-minute chat with our Talent Team. If successful, you’ll proceed through additional stages, depending on the role level.

At InPost, we celebrate uniqueness. Our strength lies in our people, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can flourish and be themselves.