Elevation Accountancy & Finance are currently working in partnership with a key client based in Chesterfield on a newly created, exciting opportunity for a capable & driven Trainee Accountant to join the team!
Working as part of a dynamic, friendly team in a fast-paced, rewarding environment; you will assist and provide an accounting support service to the business accounting functions!
As a Trainee Accountant you will be responsible for the following:
* Production of monthly Inter Company Reconciliations
* Production of Balance Sheet Reconciliations
* Production of P&L Reconciliations
* Maintenance and reconciliation of Fixed Asset Register
* Preparation and review of all Prepayments & Accruals
* Preparation and posting of journals
* Adhering to Group Policies and Processes within the department
* Production of Government returns and submission of these to avoid incurring any penalties
* Posting expenses analysis to the Coins ledger
* Providing cover for the Management Accountant
* Any other duties as reasonably requested
Skills & Experience Required:
* Preferably Part-qualified, studying towards qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
* Good Excel skills and previous usage of spreadsheets
* Knowledge and experience of balance sheet reconciliations
* Attention to detail
* Ability to work to deadlines
* Flexible attitude
This challenging and varied role will enable the successful individual to gain fantastic exposure to a whole site accounting function and month end in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
If you meet the criteria for this role, and are interested in being put forward please do not hesitate to apply or contact me to discuss.

Agriculture & Property Trainee Accountant
Kettering, Northamptonshire
Want to kick-start your career as an Agriculture & Property Trainee Accountant with a forward-thinking firm? Looking to learn from a talented team and gain valuable practice experience? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Our comprehensive training programmes will prepare you for the business world of tomorrow, and you will learn the practical aspects of accountancy whilst studying towards a choice of qualifications including AAT, ATT, ACCA or ACA.
About Us
Ellacotts is a market-leading firm of accountants that provides specialist advice to farmers and landowners. Our strength comes from our understanding of the agricultural sector, and many members of our team have farming backgrounds. We are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team as trainee accountants.
The firm provides tailored audit, accounting, payroll, taxation and business advice across diverse sectors including academy schools, agriculture, landed estates, international, not for profit, property and development and professional services.
Ellacotts provides a friendly working environment, challenging client work and great career opportunities. Due to internal promotions and firm growth, we are currently looking for a Trainee Accountant to join us on a full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join Ellacotts’ thriving rural business services team.
The Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 22 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays (Increases on completion of exams)
- Use of our benefits platform
- Unique branded Ellacotts cashback card
- Life assurance
- Flexible working – Flex-e
- Vitality private medical insurance, healthcare medical cash plan and enhanced employer pension contribution (After qualifying period)
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- We’ll cover all training costs for your first exam sittings which include both residential and online courses, books, exams and access to knowledgeable and supportive tutors
We provide the best possible training environment and have a Silver Investors in People accreditation, membership with the ICAEW and are a Platinum ACCA training practice.
The true benefit for working with Ellacotts is the culture and values-driven environment which promotes sustainable development for all our talented people. This has generated fantastic careers, from Trainee to Partner and everything in between.
Your Role
As an Agriculture & Property Trainee Accountant, you will learn how to provide a high-quality accounting service for our clients.
We’ll start you on accounts preparation from day one! The breadth and depth of work you will be exposed to will be much greater than many other practices, as we firmly believe in a rounded and exceptional client experience which you will quickly be involved in.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Helping to prepare VAT returns and other ad hoc reports
- Preparing client accounts
- Liaising with clients via the telephone and drafting correspondence
- Preparing simple tax returns
- Identifying business advisory points for partners to raise with clients
- Monitoring own job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets
About You
Whilst no experience is necessary, to be considered, you will need:
- To be eager to pursue a career in accountancy
- At a minimum, GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade B/6 or above in Maths and English
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
A-Levels at grade B or above would be beneficial, as would a degree at grade 2:1 or above.
Other companies may call this role AAT Trainee, Trainee Agriculture Accountant, Trainee Accounts Technician, Junior Accounts Technician, or Trainee Accounts Clerk.
We’re eager to speak with candidates who’ve held the title of, or would like to become, Trainee Finance Clerk, Junior Finance Assistant, Junior Accountant or Accounts Administrator.
Webrecruit and Ellacotts are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.
So, if you are looking to take your next step as an Agriculture & Property Trainee Accountant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Trainee Corporate Accountant
Banbury, Oxfordshire
Want to kick-start your career as a Trainee Corporate Accountant with a forward-thinking firm? Looking to learn from a talented team and gain valuable practice experience working for a varied client base? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Our comprehensive training programmes will prepare you for the business world of tomorrow and you will learn the practical aspects of accountancy whilst studying towards a choice of qualifications including AAT, ATT, ACCA or ACA.
About Us
Ellacotts is one of the fastest growing independent accounting and business advisory firms in the UK and is listed as a Top 100 Accountancy Firm by Accountancy Age.
The firm provides tailored audit, accounting, payroll, taxation and business advice across diverse sectors including academy schools, agriculture, landed estates, international, not for profit, property and development and professional services.
Due to internal promotions and firm growth, we’re looking for a Trainee Corporate Accountant to join us on a full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 22 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays (Increases on completion of exams)
- Use of our benefits platform
- Unique branded Ellacotts cashback card
- Life assurance
- Flexible working – Flex-e
- Vitality private medical insurance, healthcare medical cash plan and enhanced employer pension contribution (after qualifying period)
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
We’ll cover all training costs for your first exam sittings which include both residential and online courses, books, exams and access to knowledgeable and supportive tutors.
We provide the best possible training environment and have a Silver Investors in People accreditation, membership with the ICAEW and are a Platinum ACCA training practice.
The true benefit for working with Ellacotts is the culture and values-driven environment which promotes sustainable development for all our talented people. This has generated fantastic careers, from Trainee to Partner and everything in between.
Your Role
As a Trainee Corporate Accountant, you will learn how to provide a high-quality accounting service for our clients.
We’ll start you on accounts preparation from day one! The breadth and depth of work you will be exposed to will be much greater than many other practices, as we firmly believe in a rounded and exceptional client experience which you will quickly be involved in.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Helping to prepare VAT returns and other ad hoc reports
- Preparing client accounts
- Liaising with clients via the telephone and drafting correspondence
- Preparing simple tax returns
- Potentially being required to attend client sites to carry out audit work, outsourced accounts or ad hoc project work
- Identifying business advisory points for partners to raise with clients
- Monitoring own job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets
About You
Whilst no experience is necessary, to be considered, you will need:
- To be eager to pursue a career in accountancy
- At a minimum, GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade B/6 or above in Maths and English
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
A-Levels at grade B or above would be beneficial, as would a degree at grade 2:1 or above.
Other companies may call this role AAT Trainee, Trainee Accountant, Trainee Accounts Technician, Junior Accounts Technician, or Trainee Accounts Clerk.
We’re eager to speak with candidates who’ve held the title of, or would like to become, Trainee Finance Clerk, Junior Finance Assistant, Junior Accountant or Accounts Administrator.
Webrecruit and Ellacotts are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.
So, if you are looking to take your next step as a Trainee Corporate Accountant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Trainee Tax Accountant
Banbury, Oxfordshire
Want to kick-start your career as a Trainee Tax Accountant with a forward-thinking firm? Looking to learn from a talented team and gain valuable practice experience? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Our comprehensive training programmes will prepare you for the business world of tomorrow and you will learn the practical aspects of accountancy whilst studying towards your ATT qualification.
About Us
Ellacotts is one of the fastest growing independent accounting and business advisory firms in the UK and is listed as a Top 100 Accountancy Firm by Accountancy Age.
The firm provides tailored audit, accounting, payroll, taxation and business advice across diverse sectors including academy schools, agriculture, landed estates, international, not for profit, property and development and professional services.
Ellacotts provides a friendly working environment, challenging client work and great career opportunities.  Due to internal promotions and Firm growth, we are currently looking a Trainee Accountant to join us on a full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 22 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays (Increases on completion of exams)
- Use of our benefits platform
- Unique branded Ellacotts cashback card
- Life assurance
- Flexible working – Flex-e
- Vitality private medical insurance, healthcare medical cash plan and enhanced employer pension contribution (after qualifying period)
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
We provide the best possible training environment and have a Silver Investors in People accreditation, membership with the ICAEW and are a Platinum ACCA training practice.
The true benefit of working with Ellacotts is the culture and values-driven environment which promotes sustainable development for all our talented people. This has generated fantastic careers, from Trainee to Partner and everything in between.
The Role
We’ll start you on accounts preparation from day one! The breadth and depth of work you will be exposed to will be much greater than many other practices, as we firmly believe in a rounded and exceptional client experience which you will quickly be involved in.
You will combine study with the challenges of work with the full support of Ellacotts behind you.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Helping to prepare VAT returns and other ad hoc reports
- Preparing client accounts
- Liaising with clients via the telephone and drafting correspondence
- Preparing simple tax returns
- Identifying business advisory points for partners to raise with clients
- Monitoring own job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets
About You
Whilst no experience is necessary, to be considered, you will need:
- To be eager to pursue a career in accountancy
- At a minimum, GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade B/6 or above in Maths and English
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
A-Levels at grade B or above would be beneficial, as would a degree at grade 2:1 or above.
Other companies may call this role AAT Trainee, Junior Tax Accountant, Trainee Accounts Technician, Junior Accounts Technician, Trainee Tax Clerk, or Trainee Accounts Clerk.
We’re eager to speak with candidates who’ve held the title of, or would like to become, Trainee Finance Clerk, Junior Finance Assistant, Junior Accountant, or Accounts Administrator.
Webrecruit and Ellacotts are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.
So, if you are looking to take your next step as a Trainee Tax Accountant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

FINANCE TEAM

BASED AT SEGA HQ IN BRENTFORD, WEST LONDON

REPORTING TO THE UK FINANCE MANAGER

A BIT ABOUT SEGA

SEGA is one of the leading interactive entertainment companies in the world, with our European HQ based in West London and our seven development studios spanning the UK, Bulgaria, France and Canada. Known for quality and creativity above all else, our studios include Sports Interactive, HARDlight, Amplitude Studios, Two Point Studios, The Creative Assembly and Relic Entertainment.

At the heart of SEGA is our publishing team based in London, where we help the studios bring their creative vision to life. Here we have a hardworking bunch of people spanning Tech, Sales, Marketing, Finance, QA and more.

Together, we drive the continued success and evolution of our Western business through living our company values of always collaborating, being entrepreneurial in spirit, having a winning mentality and focusing on uncompromising quality.

WORKING THE SEGA WAY

We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we make sure that we look after ours, even more so with everyone working remotely during COVID-19…

• For our gaming buffs, you can get involved in our online gaming nights and free SEGA games on Steam
• Fitness fanatics will love our discounted gym membership and ride to work scheme. You can find your zen with our weekly virtual yoga classes as well as online physical therapy with our masseuse.

• We hold regular company updates to keep everyone in the loop and we stay connected with social events like virtual pub quizzes and art workshops
• We support your learning & development with access to online courses through Udemy, and webinars and resources on mental health and financial wellbeing

• When you’re in the virtual office, we’ll make sure you have everything you need when it comes to tech/furniture, and we pride ourselves on having flexible working hours to ensure that you have a life outside of your home office
• You'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes life assurance, income protection, private healthcare & dental insurance schemes and an enhanced contributory pension scheme. We offer competitive salaries and a fantastic bonus scheme so that you can stay motivated and focused on making SEGA the best it can be

• We want people of all backgrounds to see themselves represented and included in our work, so we actively seek to diversify our team and bring more voices to the table. All applicants are welcome!

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

As an Assistant Accountant you will be reporting to the UK Finance Manager and supporting the wider function, and the business as a whole. The main focus on this role is two-fold;

• Driving the reduction in the ‘Good Received not Invoiced’ (GRNI) accrual reporting. You will be responsible for tracking the delinquency reporting, investigating aged open/ part matched purchase orders and subsequent resolution.
• Processing ‘requisitions’, raising of purchase orders, and ensuring we adopt ‘best practice’ within the ‘Procure-to-Pay’ (P2P) process

The successful individual will be experienced in a P2P process, ideally with a broad knowledge of expenditure types. Examples include, but are not limited to marketing, software licenses, maintenance renewals, consulting services, hardware, and telecom / data services. Also having a finance background that includes an understanding of cost centres, general ledger accounts both operating expense and capital expense is preferred. Along with exposure to P2P including good receipts, three-way match, and payment settlement, the candidate should acknowledge that issues will not always follow established processes.

To be successful the candidate will need an inquisitive mind and the ability to cut through issues, identify route causes, question existing processes, and recommend process improvements to reduce future occurrences.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Actively manage the GRNI reporting and analysis including review of unmatched invoices for under accrual and receipted purchase order aging (POs) over accrued amounts/ duplicate POs
• Reconcile supplier statements to the Purchase Ledger and GRNI/Accrual balances, requesting copies of invoices where necessary and the investigation and resolution of any discrepancies in a timely manner

• Provide specialist support and advice by responding to internal and external enquiries in a professional timely and customer-focused manner
• Managing new supplier onboarding process, ensuring signed SEGA T&C’s and/or working with Legal Department where appropriate.
• Working closely with the relevant cost centres, Finance, and other teams to gather, collect and enter the necessary information into Oracle
• Main person on all (non-manufacturing) SEGA purchasing requirements
• Work collaboratively and in partnership with other departments including Marketing, HR, IT, Legal and external stakeholders to ensure purchase orders are raised on a timely basis for all purchasing requisitions, communicated to suppliers, and are receipted when the service has been fulfilled
• Ensure purchase requisitions are accurately coded to the correct general ledger accounts and entered with adequate descriptions
• Manage internal recharges between HQ and Studios
• Reconcile PO receipts for goods and services with the three-way match process; working with the Accounts Payable team to ensure timely payment of supplier invoices. Monitor and ensure PO's are closed out with budget cycles and/or duration of the contractual obligation
• Assist in the month-end reporting, with particular focus on the cost reporting and review
• Identify prepayments and highlight with the wider finance team
• Identify capital expenditure and ensure this is appropriately classified and categorised
• Ensure department procedures are both regularly reviewed and updated as necessary to ensure they remain accurate and relevant

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

 

• Demonstrable experience working within a Purchasing role along with a deep understanding of the ‘procure-to-pay’ cycle is key.
• Prior experience of Oracle or similar ERP system.
• Able to work with some direction from Management, but happy to drive day to day without supervision.
• Strong Excel skills, having used this extensively in previous roles.
• Ability to cut through issues, identify route cause, generate solutions to eliminate future occurrences.

As a Assistant Accountant you would be involved in:

• Provide appropriate and timely financial reports covering various metrics

• Preparation of monthly management accounts

• Support reporting requirements

• Process standard and non-standard journals

• Ensure that all accounts are reconciled monthly

• Analyse and resolve any un-reconcilable items

• Identify and address areas of improvement to facilitate a smarter close process

• Reconciliation and reporting on factory accounts

• Monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations & Provide variance analysis
• Maintain the fixed asset register

The successful candidate will have the following attributes:

• Experience of management and financial accounting and reporting

• Experience of working in a busy environment, providing accounting/reporting services to tight deadlines

• Worked independently to prepare monthly reports and analysis

• Competent using ERP systems such as Oracle/SAP

The successful candidate for the Assistant Accountant role:

• Be Based close to Cwmbran
• Receive £23,000 -£28,000 Per annum
• Generous Holiday and Pension
• Additional benefits include; healthcare, gym provision and bonus

As an Assistant Accountant you will be working within a large finance team with plenty of support and an opportunity to learn, develop and innovate. In terms of your day to day role you will be interacting with various departments across the company to ensure all the finance processes are understood and supported.

Daily tasks include:

• Producing profit and loss accounts
• Managing accruals and repayments
• Assisting with transactional processing duties (posting and raising invoices, credit control etc.)
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Preparing internal and external reports
• Reconciling bank balances
• Preparing monthly Management Accounts
• Assisting with cash flow forecasting
• Reconciling supplier statements and payments
• Helping to prepare tax returns
• Additional Ad Hoc tasks

• Good attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Good organisation skills
• Ambitious attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Able to take direction

Competitive salary

Assistant accountant will support the qualified accountant within the business finance function.