Trainee Management Accountant

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited; Port Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a dynamic Finance Team at a leading maritime company. The Trainee Management Accountant role offers a chance to gain invaluable experience while studying for a professional accounting qualification. You will support the Management Accountants in preparing essential financial documents, including monthly management accounts and annual audits. This position not only provides formal training but also the opportunity to work closely with a dedicated team. With a focus on efficiency and safety in ferry services, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the finance sector while enjoying great benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Healthcare Scheme Option

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Travel on CalMac Ferries

On-site Parking

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Working towards a professional accounting qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Support Management Accountants with balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree Level Education

Professional Accounting Qualification

Job description

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) owns the ferries, ports and harbours necessary for vital ferry services serving the West Coast of Scotland and the Clyde Estuary. We aim to provide efficient, cost effective and safe vessels, harbours and associated port infrastructure for operators, communities and users in and around Scotland.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Trainee Management Accountant is an exciting new role within our small, dynamic Finance Team. This role will be supported with training, both formal and in-house and the post holder will be required to study towards and sit the exams of a professional accounting body. Primary tasks and responsibilities are supporting the Management Accountants within the company by assisting in the preparation of:

• Monthly management accounts
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Accruals and prepayments
• Processing of fixed assets, WIP and depreciation
• Budgets
• Annual audit and preparation of financial statements

The post holder will be educated to degree level or equivalent and will ideally be working towards their professional qualification. Prior experience working in a busy finance team setting is essential. The post holder must be able to communicate well with others from multi-disciplinary backgrounds.

This post is for a 12-month period to cover Maternity Leave. Salary will be within the Scottish Government pay band 6, and benefits include

• A defined benefit pension scheme
• Life assurance and option to join a healthcare scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free travel on CalMac Ferries
• On-site parking is available at our Port Glasgow office.

If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please send your CV with a cover letter, including details of how you meet the person specification to [e-mail] .

Closing date for applications: Midday, Friday 14 February 2025.