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Trainee Accountant

Untypical

The Role

Overview

3-year finance trainee role rotating through accounting tasks while studying for ACCA/CIMA.

Key Responsibilities

  • bank reconciliation
  • payment files
  • management reporting
  • invoice processing
  • journal posting
  • tax support

Tasks

-Bank Reconciliations, preparing daily payment files -Weekly management information reporting -Take on other ad-hoc duties and projects to support the wider Finance function -Collaborate with various departments to ensure timely and accurate financial information -Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and systems -Processing invoices for contract sales and chasing cash in -Help with the posting of journals, accruals, and prepayments -Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies -Support with tax processes including VAT and CIS

Requirements

  • excel
  • sage
  • acca
  • communication
  • numeracy
  • finance

What You Bring

Our people are at the heart of what we do and in order for us to succeed in becoming the UK’s most customer-centric housebuilder, we are looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. -Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and willingness to learn new systems -Familiarity with accounting software (e.g. Sage, COINS, SAP, or similar) -Strong attention to detail and numerical ability -Good communication and interpersonal skills -Previous experience in a finance or office environment (e.g., placement year, part-time role) -Willingness to study towards ACCA or CIMA (or already enrolled)

Benefits

This role is ideal for someone looking to start a structured finance career path within the housebuilding industry and gain valuable insight into how financial decision-making supports business growth and operational success. untypical is offering a fantastic 3-year fixed-term training opportunity for an ambitious and motivated individual looking to build a career in finance. As a Trainee Management Accountant, you will gain hands-on experience within our busy Finance team while studying towards a professional qualification such as ACCA or CIMA, with full study support provided. -Life Assurance -Employee Assistance Programme -Retail discount portal -Enhanced Pension Scheme -Holiday Buy Scheme -26 days holiday with additional bank holidays

The Company

About Untypical

-Operates across four English regions: Midlands, West, East, and East Anglia. -Specializes in both entry-level and premium housing options. -Pilots innovative low-embodied-carbon housing designs at Landimore Park. -Collaborates with Octopus Energy for zero-bills homes and Pulse Fibre for full-fibre broadband. -Combines traditional design elements with modern energy efficiency and community-focused development.

Sector Specialisms

UK Housebuilding

Sustainable Communities

Residential Housing

Customer-centric Housing Development