Management Accountant Apprentice Chorley (hybrid) £18-21k Apprenticeship
The Role
Trostan Dene are supporting a service provider in Chorley in finding a Management Accountant Apprentice to provide administrative and accounting support to the finance department, helping to produce timely management information and reporting packs.
You’ll be supported through study towards a professional qualification and encouraged to get involved in ad hoc projects to broaden your skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Create sales invoices in Sage, manually reconcile them with purchase invoices and ensure accuracy following standard procedures.
- Own inter-group and related party billing in Sage.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, manually checking incoming and outgoing transactions.
- Assist the Management Accountants in producing the monthly management accounts and finance pack, including meaningful commentary, within the month-end timetable.
- Analyse sales invoicing and revenue data to produce routine reports.
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
- Support the year-end audit, liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
- Produce ad hoc reports in Excel for the finance team and internal stakeholders.
What We’re Looking For
- Someone that's had some work experience, even if short-term/voluntary, and understands how an accounting function works or has already started their professional qualifications (AAT/CIMA/ACCA)
- Competent in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills
- A precise approach with close attention to detail
- A team player with a problem-solving mindset, calm under pressure
- A growth mindset and passion for learning
Package & Benefits
- Salary: £18,000-£21,000 (dependent on age)
- Study support towards a professional qualification (AAT) and time off each week to study
- Hybrid working (Tues and Thurs from home)
- Working hours 8.45am - 5.30pm, Monday - Friday
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 1 volunteering day with the option to buy extra leave
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
- Employee loyalty rewards
- Accredited Investors in People organisation
- Regular company events
- Plenty of scope for progression and opportunities for training - technical and management
- Achievement celebrations & rewards
- Medical schemes and cycle-to-work initiatives
- Mental wellbeing and financial wellbeing support
- Enjoy discounts, a cycle-to-work scheme, weekly fruit and drinks, gym perks, Blackpool Pleasure Beach rewards, Starbucks savings, an 8% pension, and a relaxed dress code.
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Accounts Apprentice in Chorley employer: Trostan Dene Ltd
Join a well-established manufacturing business in East Lancashire as a Finance Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance and operational efficiency. With a supportive work culture that values continuous learning and development, you'll enjoy competitive benefits including generous holiday entitlement, study support, and an annual bonus. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact within a dynamic team environment.
