Assistant Accountant
Elland, West Yorkshire
Competitive Salary + Benefits
At Marshalls plc, we believe building tomorrow's world starts with what we can create together today. Since the 1890s, we've grown from a Yorkshire stone business into a leading UK manufacturer of building, roofing and landscaping solutions. Today, we support the people who design, build and maintain the homes, schools, hospitals, streets and infrastructure that communities across the UK rely on. Built on generations of expertise, we're known for quality, innovation and sustainability, helping our customers bring their vision to life and create places that work today and last for generations. We're proud of our heritage, excited by what's next and committed to helping our colleagues grow, develop and make a real difference. Together, we're building tomorrow's world.
Our Finance team does far more than manage the numbers. As trusted business partners, we provide the insight, governance and financial expertise that help drive strategic decisions, support investment and deliver sustainable growth across the business. We're looking for a Trainee Accountant to join our Finance team and play a key role in helping us build tomorrow's world.
So, what’s the role?
Your focus will be to support in lease set up and system reconciliation, ensuring information is up to date and fully reconciled in the line with the current accountancy standards (IFRS16). Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including detailed account analysis and timely submission through Blackline, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls. Also, supporting month-end close activities by preparing and posting financial journals and completing ERP system administrative tasks in line with GAAP requirements.
In this dynamic role you will provide day-to-day support to the PRC team by responding to ad hoc queries via the PRC ticketing system, including supplier bank detail updates and maintenance of delegation of authority records. Work closely with operational stakeholders, contributing to accurate management accounts and providing reliable financial information to support business decision-making. Acting as a system administrator for the Blackline reconciliation platform, maintaining system setup, controls, and documentation used across the finance function.
If you’re studying towards a finance qualification and eager to apply your knowledge, develop new skills, and grow within a supportive team, this is the perfect opportunity. Start your journey as a Trainee Accountant today and make a difference from day one.
What skills are required?
If you have prior experience in accountancy and you are eager to apply your knowledge, develop new skills, and grow within a supportive team, this is the perfect opportunity. There is also the option to study towards a finance qualification, should you wish to.
- Good excel skills: Pivot tables, conditional formatting, charts, and Vlookups
- Able to communicate and discuss accounting terminology in a way none finance stakeholders will understand
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work to deadlines particularly around accounting periods
- Are you already AAT qualified? Or looking to study CIMA or ACCA? Study support is available.
What’s in it for you?
This is a great opportunity to take the next step toward progressing in your career and joining our industry-leading company! New ideas are encouraged, and you will be rewarded with the opportunity to learn and grow, achieving your career aspiration! Have a look at our careers website for more information on working at Marshalls!
Benefits
- Hybrid working with 2 days a week in our Head Office in Elland, but more if you like!
- Guaranteed Christmas holidays
- Development opportunities
- 34 days per annum or the equivalent in hours (inclusive of bank holidays) (35 days in Scotland)
- Health care cash plan – support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs and many more!
- Family leave policies (Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption) available from your very first day of employment
- 5% employer matched pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount on Marshalls and Marley products
- Retailer discounts
- Marshalls Wellbeing Centre – move, money & mind
- Life assurance
Equal Opportunities
Whoever you are and whatever your background, you'll find a fair and supportive workplace at Marshalls. You're unique, and we want you to bring your whole self to work every day. We're committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral or ethical responsibility, it's the right thing to do. We want our colleagues to reflect the diverse nature of the communities we serve and create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. At Marshalls, you're valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself.
Every great build starts with strong foundations. Start yours here.
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