298 Accounting Trainee jobs in the United Kingdom

Peopleforce Recruitment are excited to present to you role of Accounting Manager, working for a worldwide leader in the healthcare industry. You would be taking ownership of CFS (Corporate Finance Services) statutory accounting tasks relating to entity of statutory financial statements.

We are looking for someone who is ACA qualified, with a good understanding of Statutory Accounting. Additionally, it is vital that the candidate has experience within a practice setting.

This role can either be based at one of 3 of their sites in; Maidenhead, Sittingbourne, or Solihull.

The role would be on a contract basis which would be reviewed regularly with a potential permanent position offered further on down the line.

Responsibilities

• Review statutory accounts and help fix any related issues
• Handle statutory accounting tasks for CFS, including preparing financial statements, planning audits, attending audit meetings, tracking audit issues, and managing any problems that may arise
• Manage the planning and budgeting process for CFS UK and other departments CFS supports
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing tasks when required
• Take charge of monthly performance reports for CFS UK and manage any special requests or questions from division managers
• Help the Controller make sure the right financial controls are in place across all CFS areas
• Provide technical accounting help to the CFS team, especially with share-based payments, impairments, revenue, leases, and IFRS disclosures
• Make sure intercompany charges are started on time and correctly, working with the CFS Tax Manager to ensure compliance and correct transfer pricing practice

Requirements

• ACA (ICAEW) Qualified
• Solid Statutory Accounting background, specifically from a practice environment
• Experience using SAP
• Good Microsoft Excel/Word skills
• Previous audit experience
• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise confidently and clearly with Financial and Non-Financial managers

Should you meet the requirements and are interested, then please do not hesitate to apply.

Peopleforce Recruitment are excited to present to you role of Accounting Manager, working for a worldwide leader in the healthcare industry. You would be taking ownership of CFS (Corporate Finance Services) statutory accounting tasks relating to entity of statutory financial statements.

We are looking for someone who is ACA qualified, with a good understanding of Statutory Accounting. Additionally, it is vital that the candidate has experience within a practice setting.

This role can either be based at one of 3 of their sites in; Maidenhead, Sittingbourne, or Solihull.

The role would be on a contract basis which would be reviewed regularly with a potential permanent position offered further on down the line.

Responsibilities

• Review statutory accounts and help fix any related issues
• Handle statutory accounting tasks for CFS, including preparing financial statements, planning audits, attending audit meetings, tracking audit issues, and managing any problems that may arise
• Manage the planning and budgeting process for CFS UK and other departments CFS supports
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing tasks when required
• Take charge of monthly performance reports for CFS UK and manage any special requests or questions from division managers
• Help the Controller make sure the right financial controls are in place across all CFS areas
• Provide technical accounting help to the CFS team, especially with share-based payments, impairments, revenue, leases, and IFRS disclosures
• Make sure intercompany charges are started on time and correctly, working with the CFS Tax Manager to ensure compliance and correct transfer pricing practice

Requirements

• ACA (ICAEW) Qualified
• Solid Statutory Accounting background, specifically from a practice environment
• Experience using SAP
• Good Microsoft Excel/Word skills
• Previous audit experience
• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise confidently and clearly with Financial and Non-Financial managers

Should you meet the requirements and are interested, then please do not hesitate to apply.

Peopleforce Recruitment are excited to present to you role of Accounting Manager, working for a worldwide leader in the healthcare industry. You would be taking ownership of CFS (Corporate Finance Services) statutory accounting tasks relating to entity of statutory financial statements.

We are looking for someone who is ACA qualified, with a good understanding of Statutory Accounting. Additionally, it is vital that the candidate has experience within a practice setting.

This role can either be based at one of 3 of their sites in; Maidenhead, Sittingbourne, or Solihull.

The role would be on a contract basis which would be reviewed regularly with a potential permanent position offered further on down the line.

Responsibilities

• Review statutory accounts and help fix any related issues
• Handle statutory accounting tasks for CFS, including preparing financial statements, planning audits, attending audit meetings, tracking audit issues, and managing any problems that may arise
• Manage the planning and budgeting process for CFS UK and other departments CFS supports
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing tasks when required
• Take charge of monthly performance reports for CFS UK and manage any special requests or questions from division managers
• Help the Controller make sure the right financial controls are in place across all CFS areas
• Provide technical accounting help to the CFS team, especially with share-based payments, impairments, revenue, leases, and IFRS disclosures
• Make sure intercompany charges are started on time and correctly, working with the CFS Tax Manager to ensure compliance and correct transfer pricing practice

Requirements

• ACA (ICAEW) Qualified
• Solid Statutory Accounting background, specifically from a practice environment
• Experience using SAP
• Good Microsoft Excel/Word skills
• Previous audit experience
• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise confidently and clearly with Financial and Non-Financial managers

Should you meet the requirements and are interested, then please do not hesitate to apply.

An opportunity has arisen for an Accounting Technician to join our client, a progressive and expanding accountancy practice providing professional services across a broad client base.

As an Accounting Technician , you will be supporting a range of clients with accounting, tax, payroll, and compliance services while developing your professional expertise.

This full-time permanent role offers a salary range of £18,000 - £25,000 and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

• Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Assisting with management accounts and VAT returns
• Completing reconciliations, data analysis, and general accounting tasks
• Supporting clients with cloud-based accounting software (such as Xero and Sage)
• Processing weekly and monthly payrolls
• Assisting with tax returns and other compliance matters
• Liaising with clients and responding to queries professionally

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as an Accounts Assistant, Accounts Technician, Accounts Trainee, Trainee Accountant, junior Accountant, Accounting Technician, Bookkeeper or in a similar role
• Accounts graduate, Accounting Technician or Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CAI or equivalent)
• Ideally have accountancy practice experience
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and accounting systems

What’s on offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Training contract available with professional body support
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Supportive environment with exposure to varied clients and industries
• Ongoing career development and progression opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career in a supportive and forward-looking accountancy practice.

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Accounting Technician

Salary : Competitive plus enhanced pension

Location : Dagenham Office with hybrid working offered


When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

• Access to our company pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

This role will be responsible for providing support to stakeholders across the finance and operational teams in relation to month end close processes, monthly management accounting, budget monitoring and variance analysis, financial reporting and assisting with ad hoc projects as required.

• Preparing accruals, prepayment and standard monthly journals
  
• P&L variance analysis (vs budget & prior year actuals)
  
• Balance sheet reconciliations
  
• Assist with reporting for stakeholder meetings
  
• Assist in Budget & Forecast Preparation
  
• Assist in the detail required for Statutory audits

What we're looking for:

Essential

• An individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A confident, proactive individual who has good attention to detail.
• Strong communicator (verbal and written)
• Studying towards a finance qualification (AAT, CIMA, ACCA). An individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient using spreadsheets (Google or Excel)

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Workday Financials system would be beneficial but not essential.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Manufacturing
Location: Chester / North West
Salary: 50,000 - 65,000 pa

About the Opportunity
A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounting Manager to join a newly established manufacturing site in the North West. This UK operation is part of a hugely successful international manufacturing group and is focused on serving the UK & Ireland markets. The role offers the chance to shape and lead the finance function from the ground up, working closely with both UK and European teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small on-site finance team
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with UK GAAP and internal policies
• Manage AP, billing, PO processes, and cash forecasting
• Oversee fixed asset and inventory accounting
• Liaise with external auditors and tax specialists
• Ensure timely and compliant VAT, corporation tax, and withholding tax submissions
• Drive continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration
• Use SAP to manage financial processes and reporting

What We're Looking For

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar finance leadership role
• Idelly a strong background in financial accounting within manufacturing or industrial sectors
• Proficient in SAP and Excel
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Why Apply?
This is a rare chance to be part of a new venture with ambitious growth plans, backed by a stable and established international group. If you're ready to take ownership of a finance function and thrive in a hands-on leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Now
Please submit your CV quoting reference number 10132

1. Responsibility for statutory accounting tasks related to entity statutory financial statements - to include amongst other things audit planning, participation in audit governance meetings, CAS tracking and managing of escalations.
2. Review of statutory accounts and associated issue resolution.
3. Provide technical accounting support to the accounting team including in the areas of share-based payment accounting, impairment assessment, revenue recognition, lease accounting and IFRS disclosure.
4. Support the Controller in ensuring that appropriate financial controls are in operation within all areas of responsibility.
5. Ownership of the monthly Divisional performance reporting for the UK, including management of all ad hoc requests and queries from division management.
6. Support and involvement in other month end and year end close tasks and processes as required.
7. Responsible for timely and accurate initiation of intercompany recharges in collaboration with the Tax Manager to ensure compliance and correct transfer pricing practice.
8. Support and contribute to an environment of operational excellence and continuous improvement across the Accounting team.
9. Involvement as required in Company Secretarial tasks .To undertake specific tasks within the wider group of companies where required.
10. Assist in projects and activities as defined by the Affiliate Finance Director.

• Qualified accountant - ACA or ACCA
• Excellent understanding of Statutory Accounting under both UK GAAP (FRS102) and IFRS (FRS101)
• Working knowledge and understanding of SAP
• Excellent communication skills and ability to convey technical accounting and taxation issues in straightforward language to both Financial and non-Financial managers
• Good Excel/Word skills
• Previous audit experience

• ACCA or ACA fully qualified
• Have a solid accounting experience obtained within practice
• Knowledge of accounts preparation for incorporated and unincorporated clients
• Experience working with IRIS, Xero and Sage would be preferential, but not essential
• Have strong management, communication and organisational skills
• Have experience of managing and controlling workflows in a practice environment
• Be able to confidently work alone but also be a team player
• Have excellent time management
• Have the ability to work under pressure, to deadlines and respond promptly to requests
• Be proficient in Outlook and Word
• Experience in Microsoft Excel to an advanced level

• Managing a portfolio of clients comprising incorporated businesses, although experience of unincorporated businesses and individuals would be advantageous
• Responsibility for all compliance matters for clients - annual accounts and corporation tax returns
• Personal tax planning for individuals
• Responsibility for maintaining WIP and managing team KPI's
• Reviewing work performed by other team members and assisting with staff training
• Being the main relationship contact for clients
• Promotion of the Accounts & Outsourcing team internally and externally - with clients, professional contacts and potential clients
• Planning and organising workflow within the department
• Identifying cross servicing opportunities and business development