Trainee Management Accountant

Trainee Management Accountant Location: Willenhall Salary: £33,000 - £38,000 Hours: Days Accept Recruitment is working with a well-established manufacturing business in Willenhall to recruit a Trainee Management Accountant to join their Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone in the early stages of their finance career who is working towards, or intends to work towards, a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA or CIMA. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll gain broad exposure to transactional finance and management accounting within a manufacturing environment, covering accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and month-end reporting. The Role: * Process and post supplier invoices accurately and on time * Match purchase orders to invoices and resolve discrepancies with suppliers and internal teams * Assist with reconciliation of accounts payable and receivable ledgers * Maintain customer credit limits * Support month-end close, including sales reconciliation and analysis, and preparation of month-end journals * Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports * Support the Finance Manager with VAT returns and HMRC compliance * Liaise professionally with suppliers and customers to resolve invoice and payment queries * Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems * Support ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and audit preparation * Contribute to finance process improvements, procedures, and workflows What We're Looking For: * PC literate, particularly strong Excel skills * GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) * Experience in an accounts or finance administration role * Working knowledge of accounts payable/receivable, VAT and basic tax principles * Studying towards, or planning to study towards, ACCA or CIMA (desirable) * Experience with accounting software such as Sage, Xero or QuickBooks (desirable) * Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment (desirable) * High attention to detail, strong time management, and a proactive, professional approach This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a career in management accounting within a supportive manufacturing business, with genuine progression as you work towards your professional qualification. Apply now to find out more about this Trainee Management Accountant role