Trainee Accountant

Trainee Management Accountant

Job Overview

The FP&A team are recruiting for an ambitious, motivated and enthusiastic individual as a Trainee Management Accountant to support our department and our key operational stakeholders. This role is interactive, requires drive and determination to continually improve current processes. Norbrook will provide financial and study leave support to the successful candidate to obtain CIMA qualification.

Main Activities/Tasks:

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, including maintaining accrual and prepayment schedules and posting manual journals.
• Assist with annual budget preparation, monthly balance sheet reconciliations and key financial reporting for business functions.
• Contribute to the preparation of year-end accounts and supporting audit schedules.
• Assist with the month-end valuation of inventory across the Group.
• Maintain and improve finance systems and procedures to support effective financial reporting and budgetary control.
• Prepare financial reports and analysis for management reporting, grant claims, statistical returns and other business requirements.
• Undertake ad hoc duties, including providing support to other areas of the wider Finance team as required.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
• Rotate through various roles within the Finance team to gain broad experience and support business needs.

​​​​​​​Essential Criteria:

• Graduate (Accountancy/Finance min 2.1)
• Ready to start studying and achieve the CIMA qualification.
• Experienced user of computer applications, in particular having strong excel skills.
• At least 1 year’s work experience in a finance role

Desirable Criteria:

• Ability to apply accounting knowledge and demonstrate analytical skills
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to work as a member of a team and to perform effectively under pressure to meet deadlines

Duration: Full Time

Location: Newry

Additional Information:

• Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK at the time of their application. Applicants who are unable to provide this proof will not be considered.
• We regret that applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted.

Benefits:

• Free life assurance
• Pension salary sacrifice scheme with 5% employer contribution
• Healthcare cash plan
• 32 days annual leave (increasing with length of service)
• Wedding leave
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Pay
• Company Sick Pay
• Subsidised Canteen Facilities
• FREE On-site parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Purchase Scheme
• Free Will-Writing Service
• Employee perks/discounts scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee well-being initiatives
• Employee recognition scheme
• Career development opportunities