Trainee Accountant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Main responsibilities
- Preparation and processing of payroll data for weekly & monthly paid staff
- Cash Management processing in Oracle
- Preparation of VAT return for the Finance Director on a monthly basis
- Prepare and process journals at month end along with Management Accountant
- Provide support for the Management Accountant as required
Key Tasks
- Act Responsible for Queens Road petty cash
- Driver Revenue Reconciliation to cash banked
- Interrogate and balance expenses journals for staff
- Processing of supporting data for TfGM invoice submission
- Reconcile and interrogate all bank statements lines
- Produce weekly cashflow forecasts for Group
- Assist the external auditors with any enquiries
- Balance web / mobile sales and other ‘off bus’ revenue streams
Essential Requirements
- Excellent organisational and administrational skills
- Ability to work under own initiative & under instruction
- Microsoft Office applications
- Good communication skills: both written and verbal
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Self-starter and highly motivated
Desired Requirements
- Flexible approach to varying workloads
- Good knowledge of Oracle
Salary
- £21,000 per year
Notes
- The position comes with a training package where Go North West will fund the required exams for the successful candidate to become a qualified accountant. The successful candidate can choose the ACCA or CIMA qualification.
- This job description is a guide only, any omission from this job description does not in any way imply that it is not part of the required duties.
- The duties described in herein must be carried out in a manner which promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and due respect for all employees.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £21,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 08/02/2023
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.
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