Salary: ÂŁ18,000 / yr, plus benefits
Job Location: Chorley/Hybrid

Location: Chorley, North West 3 Days, Home-based 2 Days
Full-time | ÂŁ18,000 per annum plus benefits 

We are looking for a Management Accountant Apprentice to join our team! This role sits at group level within NTG, which comprises of Elite Group and Netcentrix.

As a Management Accountant Apprentice, your role is to provide administrative and accounting support for the finance department, working with and assisting colleagues in the timely production of financial management information and reporting packs, contributing to the success of the overall New Technology Group strategy.

The Company will invest in you through study support to attain a professional qualification, and you will be encouraged to work on ad-hoc projects to broaden your skills base.

If you have the skills and can-do attitude, we would love to hear from you.

A day in the life of an Management Accountant Apprentice looks a little like this:

  • Creating sales invoices in SAGE.
  • Assist in the budgeting and forecasting processes for the business.
  • Assist the Management Accountants.
  • Analyse sales invoicing and revenue data to produce routine reports.
  • Preparation of monthly bank reconciliation’s.
  • Support the year-end audit.
  • Spreadsheet work using Excel to produce ad-hoc reports.
  • Provide temporary cover for other members of the team where required.
  • Ad-hoc duties as requested by the board, or Group Financial Controller.

Role requirements

Some essential criteria for this role includes:

  • AAT Level 2 qualified or equivalent accounts experience.
  • 5 GCSEs at Level 4 including Maths and English.
  • Competent in the use of Word, Excel, Outlook email/calendar, PowerPoint, and Sage 200.
  • An effective team player with a precise approach and close attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • A problem solving, solution-based mentality.
  • Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
  • Calm and considered working under pressure.

Here’s why you’ll love working for us

Our Vision is to be the leading sustainable Technology Group delivering world class Customer Experience (CX) and Digital Transformation solutions.

And, when it comes to support, we are always looking for new ways to help our team grow and develop. Our values allow us to nurture a supportive company culture and retain a dedicated workforce through valuing our team’s hard work, empowering each other to do our best, whilst staying humble and having compassion.

We will invest in your learning and celebrate your successes by recognising and rewarding your hard work. Some of our company benefits include:

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 1 volunteering day
  • Your Birthday off
  • Hybrid working
  • 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
  • Check out our main careers page for more info on our benefits!

#WeAreElite

Elite Group is part of the New Technology Group – an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Read our recruitment privacy notice here.

New Technology Group – an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Read our recruitment privacy notice here.

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    Don’t see a role for you?

    We’d still love to hear from you! Get in touch and let’s talk about how you could be part of Elite Group.

    Benefits that work for you

    Alongside fantastic colleagues and exciting projects, we offer plenty of ways to help our people do their best work and feel supported. We regularly review and improve our benefits, but here’s a quick overview of what’s available right now. If you’d like to know more about any of them, just ask!

    Time off and Flexibility

    Time off and Flexibility

    We offer 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, your birthday off, the option to buy extra leave, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and a paid volunteering day each year.

    Recognition and rewards

    Recognition and rewards

    Enjoy two big annual parties, regular socials, monthly achievement awards, loyalty bonuses for long service, and referral rewards of up to ÂŁ1,000 for successful new hires.

    Learning & Development

    Learning & Development

    Boost your skills with Pluralsight training and grow your leadership potential through targeted management workshops and professional development opportunities.

    Wellbeing and support

    Wellbeing and support

    Access mental health first aiders, 24/7 employee assistance, financial wellbeing advice, Medicash health plans, and extra sick pay to support you when life gets challenging.

    Lifestyle and extras

    Lifestyle and extras

    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.

    Our Values

    Compassion

    We care about each other and our customers, acting with empathy and respect, whilst striving to make changes for the better.

    Teamwork

    We value each other’s strengths, and drive performance, through supporting one another, knowing that together, we achieve more.

    Hard Work

    Every day we are inspired to make an impact through our talents, passion and hard work, with the desire to exceed expectations.

    Humility

    We conduct ourselves with integrity, acknowledging our own strengths and skills, whilst having the curiosity to learn and grow from others.

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