Trainee Financial Accountant

3 weeks ago


Worthing West Sussex, United Kingdom Books Limited Full time

Supporting our Finance reporting team with posting journal entries to ledgers and preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, whilst studying for a professional accountancy qualification.

The reporting team is responsible for ensuring our underlying ledgers are accurate, preparing the management accounts for our holding companies, overseeing corporation tax compliance and managing our external stakeholder reporting with auditors, investors and banks.

As a Trainee Financial Accountant you will be provided with focused training and support. As well as on the job training, we offer a funded study package to enable you to achieve a professional finance qualification.

Some of the key responsibilities for this new role are:

  • Reviewing general ledger accounts and posting the necessary journals to ensure an accurate trial balance, liaising with Finance and wider business colleagues as necessary
  • Preparing daily balance sheet reconciliations
  • Compiling and submitting statutory and regulatory returns.
  • Assisting with year-end audit and statutory accounts preparation.
  • Liaising with third parties and advisors including banks, suppliers, auditors and accountants.

To succeed in the role you will need:

  • Experience in a similar role or an accounting practice
  • A strong academic record – to at least A Level or equivalent
  • To be working towards a professional accounting qualification – ACA, ACCA or CIMA
  • A methodical approach to work with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
  • To be an excellent communicator – confident to advise the business of any issues
  • To enjoy working in a team environment; as a fast growing, private-equity backed business, we must work together effectively to ensure fast and accurate reporting.
  • Strong MS Excel skills and high standards of accuracy

Please note: this role is offered as hybrid working, with typically two or three days worked in the office.

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