Full job descriptionManagement 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.


Interested? Please reply with your up-to-date CV and we’ll be in touch if you’re short listed.