Are you looking for the next step in your finance career with a dynamic and forward-thinking company? The Derwent Group, a prominent property investment and development business based in Manchester, is seeking an ambitious Trainee Accountant to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, supportive environment while working towards your professional accounting qualifications.
At the Derwent Group, we pride ourselves on our innovative approach to property development, with a diverse portfolio spanning retail, commercial, and residential sectors across the UK. As a family-owned business with a strong track record of success, we're committed to nurturing talent and fostering a culture of growth and development.
Key Responsibilities and duties
- Assistance with purchasing and payable functions as needed.
- Where appropriate, working with third party service providers.
- Invoice posting and allocation.
- Posting bank transactions and performing bank reconciliations.
- Basic finance/ treasury administration.
- Managing and recording accruals and prepayments.
- Preparing and posting journals.
- Reconcile purchase, sales and general ledger entries.
- Prepare accounting schedules such as fixed asset registers.
- Assist in preparing management reports and year-end accounts.
- Assist in group wide finance development projects with different teams (e.g., property team, grants team).
- Data entry of prime records to trial balance stage and general maintenance of accounting records.
- Assisting management with various duties in the accounts department as and when needed by the business.
What can we offer you?
A competitive salary of up to £28,000 per annum, plus excellent benefits package including private health/medical care, company pension, generous annual leave provision and many more!
What can you bring to the team?
- An understanding of accounting principles, debits and credits, accruals and prepayments
- Good analytical and strong numerical skills
- Knowledge of business processes
- Studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification or willingness to do so.
- Experience of working in an accounts/office role
- Proficient in Microsoft products, especially strong Excel skills
- Full Training will be provided on both procedures and in-house systems
- Good attention to detail and strong work ethic
- The ability to communicate effectively both orally and written (Essential)
- Confidence and experience in liaising with third party external suppliers as required.
If you are looking for your next step in your finance career and wanting to hear more about this amazing opportunity, apply today!
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