Trainee Accountant

24 June 20262026-06-24
Rotherham, South Yorkshire & Sheffield City Region

We are recruiting a Trainee Accountant to join a well-established and highly respected organisation based in Rotherham. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious graduate or AAT-qualified individual who is looking to build a long-term career within finance while studying towards a professional qualification.

The company will fully support your progression through either CIMA or ACCA, providing both funding and practical experience across a broad range of accounting activities.

The Role

Working closely with the Management Accountant and wider finance team, you will gain exposure to a variety of accounting responsibilities including:

  • Fixed asset accounting and capital expenditure reporting
  • Tax analysis and financial reporting support
  • Debtor analysis and reconciliations
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Month-end accounting and profit & loss analysis
  • Foreign exchange and commission calculations
  • Assisting with corporate governance activities
  • Producing financial information for operational managers
  • Supporting national statistics submissions
  • Ad-hoc projects and analysis as required

The Person

  • Degree educated (2:1 or above in a relevant subject) or AAT qualified
  • Numerically strong with excellent attention to detail
  • Organised and able to manage multiple deadlines
  • Commercially aware and interested in understanding how businesses operate
  • Enthusiastic, proactive and eager to learn
  • Strong communicators who enjoy working as part of a team