Junior Trainee Accountant

Job Description

Junior Trainee Accountant

Are you hungry to advance your career in finance? AAT Level 3 qualified? A finance graduate looking for a new role? Have a passion for collaborating with production management teams and contributing to the growth of a dynamic organization?

Our client stands as one of the UK's leading food manufacturers, proudly associated with some of the UK's most beloved brands, our client is an industry leader, and their products hold a special place on supermarket shelves and in kitchens worldwide.

We are currently seeking a dedicated individual for the role of Junior Trainee Accountant to join our clients finance team based in Leeds.

If you are eager to embark on a rewarding journey in finance and be part of a team that values growth and development, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

The Junior Trainee Accountant will play a pivotal role in maintaining robust financial control within the business, supporting both operational and central functions.

Key responsibilities of a Junior Trainee Accountant will include;

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• Maintains and develops departmental financial control.
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• Production of weekly reports to a high standard and within agreed timeframes
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• Accurately costed labour elements of products
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• Responsible for working closely with cost centre owners and members of the executive team to undertake budget preparation and reporting including P balance sheet / cash flow.
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• Month end preparation including journal processing, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, P&L Analysis, balance sheet analysis.
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• Participation in the budgeting and forecast process, Provides appropriate questioning and challenges within the budget process, flags anomalies and concerns for further investigation.
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• Responsible for capital spend control, flagging anomalies and concerns to the Financial Controller
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• Prepares the financial information for the board pack and collates the reports and presentations from other members of the management team
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• Manages, leads, and participates in ad hoc project work as required
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• Contributes to a business-oriented culture and mindset driven by continual service improvement techniques
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• Assists in quarterly & half year stock counts with view to manage and lead process
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Skills required to be a successful Junior Trainee Accountant ;

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• Intermediate / Advanced knowledge of Excel
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• Demonstrate an ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
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• Ability to analyse and evaluate data and information and use this to take appropriate action.
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• Excellent planning and organisation skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet tight deadlines
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• Assertive and confident and able to quickly build a high level of personal and professional credibility within the business, demonstrating strong commercial and financial acumen
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• Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, influencing and negotiating at all levels
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• Work effectively in collaboration cross-functionally to achieve shared goals and deliver business objectives
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• A flexible outlook with the ability to use problem solving skills and 'outside the box' thinking
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• Introduces creative business solutions and innovative ideas to take the business forward
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• Ability to explain and present complex and / or technical issues clearly, accurately and simply
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• Intermediate I.T. skills
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What's in it for you?

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• Salary £25K - £28K
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• Hybrid working 3 office 2 WFH
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• Study package to support with CIMA or ACCA or your desired qualification/s
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• Regular salary reviews dependant on qualification successes
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If you are interested, please click apply now and one of our recruitment specialists will be in touch.

Major Recruitment are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straight forward.

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