Trainee Accountant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Do you want to join a multi-utility infrastructure provider that has been recognised as a Great Place to Work?
BUUK Infrastructure know that our greatest asset is our staff, and we are a company that our people feel proud to be a part of. We inspire, invest, develop and support our employees, ensuring each team member feels a valued part of the business.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Construction Finance team as a Trainee Accountant in Woolpit, Suffolk. You will be assisting the Management Accountant and supporting the team by taking ownership of preparation, analysis and submission of the construction bonus and overtime and assist in the analysis of the construction management accounts.
BUUK's Finance department, which consists of more than 70 employees, supports continuous learning and development, which in turn provides an environment that to build a lasting career.
Responsibilities will include -
- Assist in the preparation of month end management accounts
- Prepare and post month end journals
- Prepare and analyse balance sheet reconciliations
- Own the processing, analysis and submission of monthly overtime and bonus payments
- Resolve overtime and bonus payment queries
- Produce monthly stock schedules and process stock count returns received
- Assist in organisation and coordination of year end stock count
What you’ll get in return –
- Starting salary of £26,266 dependant on experience
- Excellent pension scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Purchase up to 10 days extra holiday
- Sharing in success scheme
- Life assurance 4x salary
- Wellbeing assistance
What we’re looking for –
- Studying towards AAT/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent experience within a Finance department
- Intermediate Excel skills
- Excellent communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Proactive approach
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact the Resourcing team on 01359 308260 for an informal discussion in confidence.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,000.00-£29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: GTCCI883476
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Energy & Utilities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Accountant roles across BU-UK Infrastructure's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,000 - £29,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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