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Trainee Accountant

Posted: 02/03/26
Recruiter:Hays
Reference:3077784855
Type:Permanent
Salary:Competitive Annual
Location:Newcastle, Staffordshire
Description: Salary: £26,560 - £29,480Contract: Full timeLocation: Newcastle-under-Lyme (office based)

Trainee Accountant
Are you looking to grow your finance career within a supportive and dynamic team? We are seeking a highly organised Finance Assistant to support the daily operation of the Finance Office and contribute to the effective running of financial systems across the organisation.This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, has strong attention to detail, and wants to play a key role in delivering accurate financial information.
Key Responsibilities

  • Daily Finance Operations
  • Contribute actively as part of a busy and innovative Finance Team.
  • Monitor and reconcile all bank accounts in line with monthly deadlines.
  • Assist in maintaining the fixed asset register.
  • Prepare monthly financial journals, including accruals and prepayments.
  • Perform financial analysis to support the production of monthly management accounts.
  • Assist in preparing monthly management accounts to tight reporting deadlines.
    • Year End & Statutory Reporting
  • Support the preparation of audited annual accounts.
  • Assist with statutory financial returns, including VAT submissions.
    • Financial Controls & Systems
  • Develop a thorough understanding of the organisation's financial procedures and promote best practice in financial management.
  • Take responsibility for cash collection systems across all entities, including tills, PDQ machines, and stock systems.
  • Help maintain accurate financial records and provide general finance administration support.
  • Monitor departmental performance against service standards to support continuous improvement.
    • Key Attributes
    • AAT qualified and working towards a professional CCAB qualification
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Confident working with financial systems and spreadsheets
    • Benefits (client will support / fund CIMA qualification)
  • Pension 6.5% employee,
  • Pension 25% employer
  • Annual Leave 24 days plus 2 weeks Christmas, Plus Bank Holidays


    • If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
    If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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