Job type
PermanentLocation
Newcastle under LymeWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Part Qualified AccountantIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
AnnualClosing date
20 Mar 2026
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.
