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Your new company

A highly successful, dynamic and well-respected company who pride themselves on their reputation and the high levels of customer service they provide.

Your new role

Working within the central finance team, you will be exposed to a variety of duties that will compliment professional CIMA/ACCA studies, as you look to qualify in the future. You will initially begin in the commercial accounting team, reviewing the accounts payable and receivable transactions as well as reconciliations and resolving queries. As you begin to progress, you will assist in monthly management account closure, to include; posting journals to the general ledger, balance sheet reconciliation, PL& and analysis. This is a developmental role, so you will consistently challenged and develop your skill set over time.

What you'll need to succeed

You will have recently graduated, ideally with a relevant degree, and have a strong desire to begin your accountancy career, having looked into your professional qualifications. It will be an advantage if you have already gained some practical accounts experience from a placement year or from recent positions since graduating. With good working knowledge of Excel, you will possess excellent attention to detail as well as a strong collaboration/team-orientated manner. Hard-working and diligent people with excellent numerical skills will be required to work to tight deadlines at month and year-end.

What you'll get in return

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful company where support and training will be provided by key mentor figures, along with an excellent benefits package, which will include; a rising holiday allowance, study support, free parking and more.