Trainee Finance Business Partner

Sharp Consultancy are proud to be partnering with Worksop College in their recruitment for a Trainee Finance Business Partner, who is passionate about finance and looking to develop a long-term career. This is an excellent opportunity for someone currently studying AAT and is eager to grow within a supportive and dynamic finance team.

You will be joining a recognisable name within the education section, one that is widely known across the UK. You will have the opportunity to join an evolving finance team, during a period of significant investment.

The position offers excellent exposure across all areas of transactional finance, with clear potential for growth and progression. You will have access to study support and have the chance to work closely with a highly experienced Head of Finance, gaining valuable hands-on experience and mentorship.

In this role, you'll be joining a small, close-knit finance team comprising four members: the Head of Finance, the Finance Manager, and two transactional finance professionals. This newly created position has been introduced to support the team in response to a growing workload.

In addition to outstanding career development opportunities, this role offers a generous benefits package and places emphasis on employee wellbeing. Outside of school hours, staff are actively encouraged to take part in seasonal sports, as well as morning swim and gym sessions-providing a great chance to connect with colleagues and make full use of the on-site facilities.

With a clear path for progression and the support of an organisation that genuinely values its people, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in finance and establish a solid foundation for long-term success!

Duties include:

• Creating and managing purchase orders

• Resolving queries and handling returns

• Processing daily transactions within the purchase ledger

• Performing monthly supplier statement reconciliations

• Preparing and processing monthly payment runs

• Reconciling credit card accounts

• Managing staff expenses

• Creating and posting sales invoices

• Chasing outstanding payments

• Maintaining an accurate general ledger

• Preparation and posting of general ledger journals

• Treasury duties including bank reconciliations and daily/weekly cash forecast updates

To be considered, you must be:

• AAT qualified or currently studying towards AAT

• Confident using various accounting systems

• Experience in a similar role is a plus, but not essential

• Proactive, results-driven, and highly analytical

• High attention to detail

• A reliable team player with excellent communication skills

Benefits include:

• Full study support (AAT/CIMA/ACCA)

• Access to the school gym and swimming pool at designated staff times

• Involvement in seasonal sporting activities

• A strong focus on staff wellbeing

• Discounts at a range of retail and hospitality outlets

• Free on-site parking

• A chance to thrive in a welcoming, forward-thinking community

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.