Trainee Accountant

Trainee Accountant
Location: Pontyclun
Hours: Fully office-based, Monday to Friday, 36.5 hours per week
Salary: £26,500 per annum plus full AAT / ACCA study support

Môrwell Talent Solutions is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of an established and highly respected business in its search for a motivated Trainee Accountant to join its growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to build a long-term career in accountancy while studying towards a professional qualification alongside full-time employment.

The role offers broad exposure across a diverse group of businesses, providing hands-on experience in core accounting functions and developing strong commercial awareness. You will be supported by an experienced finance team with a proven track record of developing and promoting talent internally.

Key Responsibilities -

The successful candidate will provide support across all areas of the finance function, including but not limited to:

• Preparation of departmental and site-level accounts
• Posting and preparation of month-end journals (including accruals and cost of sales)
• Assisting with month-end stock reporting
• Preparation and reconciliation of intercompany balances
• Processing and review of purchase ledger invoices
• Auditing purchase ledger payment runs and bank detail checks
• Nominal ledger analysis and investigation of variances
• Preparation of VAT schedules
• Accounting and administration relating to imports
• Posting and reconciliation of credit card statements
• Supporting the preparation of monthly management information packs
• Assisting with bank payments and cash flow administration
• Supporting finance-related customer queries and administration
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting models in Excel
• Ad-hoc reporting, reconciliations and general finance administration as required

Candidate Profile -

• Basic accounting knowledge and sound double-entry understanding (advantageous)
• Strong Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, proactive and confident working on own initiative
• Ability to work accurately under tight deadlines
• Eager to learn with a positive, hands-on attitude
• Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word

What s on Offer -

• Full AAT or ACCA study support, including tuition, exams and study materials fully funded after successful completion of a probationary period
• Generous staff discounts across group businesses
• 21 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional holiday after one year
• Statutory pension scheme
• Regular company social events
• Supportive team environment with genuine opportunities for progression

If this sounds like the right role for you, please get in contact with Môrwell Talent Solutions ASAP!