Trainee Management Accountant

Radius; Crewe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global business in Crewe is seeking a finance support professional to aid in management accounts preparation, cash flow forecasting, and balance sheet accounting. This role requires strong Excel skills and attention to detail, along with a desire to advance in a finance career. You will also engage in business improvement projects while supporting a rapidly growing environment. Competitive rewards package and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Enhanced Maternity pay

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of fostering strong working relationships within the finance team.
• Ability to achieve deadlines.
• Desire to learn and progress a finance career.

Responsibilities

• Provide vital support in the preparation of the monthly management accounts.
• Cash flow forecasting.
• Balance sheet accounting, including reconciliations.

Skills

Excel skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Strong academic background particularly in mathematics

Tools

Sage or similar accounting system

Job description

Company Description

We’re an ambitious, forward‑thinking global business that builds transformative solutions for our customers to deliver best‑in‑class sustainable mobility, connectivity and technology solutions. We support our customers with a range of products and services to meet their needs. Since 1990 our ambition has never wavered. From humble beginnings, our vision and drive has seen us venture into new markets with confidence and stay ahead of market trends. Our mission is to help businesses of all sizes adapt to the future and take advantage of the opportunities that change brings. Sustainability is at the core of our offering. With our leading e‑mobility solutions, we’re committed to guiding businesses through the energy transition, building solutions for a more sustainable, connected future.

Job Description

• Provide vital support in the preparation of the monthly management accounts in a timely and accurate manner
• Cash flow forecasting
• Balance sheet accounting, including producing comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany balance reconciliations
• Assist with monthly payroll activities
• Involvement in business improvement projects, as directed and as identified autonomously
• Develop and implement strong controls and procedures within the finance area, providing a strong base for the continued rapid growth of the business
• Continuous improvement of systems and processes

Qualifications

• Excel skills – including experience of creating and using Pivot Tables and V‑Look Up
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of fostering strong working relationships within the finance team and across the organisation
• Strong academic background particularly mathematics
• Ability to achieve deadlines
• Desire to learn and progress a finance career
• Attention to detail
• Experience of Sage or similar accounting system would be desirable
• Experience of management accounting would be desirable
• Strong technical accounting skills would be desirable
• Ability to adapt to a fast‑growing business environment

Additional Information

Your impact on Radius will be rewarded with a competitive rewards package plus the opportunity to develop and progress your career in many directions. Not only will you have the chance to further your career development within Radius, you’ll have access to our competitive reward and benefits package. This includes core company paid benefits such as a Defined Contribution pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity pay, Cycle to Work and Electric Car Scheme, and a whole host of options to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Still Curious?

If you feel we are a good match for each other, you can apply online now! If you’d like to understand more about the role or life at Radius before applying, then please contact our talent team via [e-mail].

Radius is an equal opportunities employer

We are committed to welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage of the process, please let us know, and we will do our best to support you. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

Note To Recruitment Agencies

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