Trainee Management Accountant in Elland

Trainee Management Accountant

Elland, West Yorkshire

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Marshalls plc is the UK\’s leading hard landscaping, building and roofing products supplier and has supplied some of the most prestigious landmarks in the UK since the 1890s. We’ve held a Superbrand status since 2010, and we’re a successful FTSE 250! Every step we take and every product we make, is geared towards making the world around us a better place to live.

Our Finance department drives our company forward, from steering major investment projects to transforming data into powerful insights. We ensure financial precision, uphold the highest standards in reporting, and safeguard our business\’s integrity.

So, what’s the role?

Your focus will be 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, assisting with accruals and prepayments, 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 set‑up, 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 Management Accountant today and make a difference from day one.

What skills are required?

We think this job would suit someone who has some previous work experience, or maybe you could be a graduate looking for your first role?

• Actively studying CIMA, Graduate or AAT qualified
• 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

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