Overall purpose of the role We are looking for an ambitious, dynamic and reliable Trainee Accountant. You will be a driven and progressive person, eager to learn, challenge and consistently deliver high quality work in a timely manner. You will be preparing work to a high standard, so great attention to detail is essential. This role has a broad scope, covers various areas of accounting and will provide the successful applicant with an excellent introduction to accountancy. You will receive some support on training costs with the aim of becoming a chartered accountant and obtained within a reasonable timeframe. This will require a separate training contract to be signed. Key responsibilities and accountabilities Finance Operations Prepare daily cash postings and payments, loan payouts and customer refunds Complete bank reconciliations Purchase ledger processing duties Respond to email queries in team mailbox Create invoices Prepare journals Management Accounting Assist with month-end preparation and execution Preparation of management information for review Preparing balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring appropriate support is in place and reconciling items are cleared within the agreed timeframes Investor Reporting Prepare daily prefunding Sweep customer cash to funder Monthly accounting and reconciliation Compliance and regulation Develop and maintain a full understanding of the Company’s compliance requirements (including the Financial Conduct Authority’s Conduct Rules) and act in accordance with the standards, instructions in, and the spirit of those requirements. Act to deliver good outcomes for our customers and understand how this requirement specifically applies to your role at Blue. Person specification 2.1 or higher degree Good planning, time management and organisational skills; Highly-adaptable and flexible. Able to work with competing deadlines and priorities, whilst delivering quality outputs; Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, able to establish effective working relationships at all levels in both finance and other functions in the business; Good team player, able to work with a large, varied team and provide support across the whole team, willing to get stuck in to help the team meet demand; Demonstrates a sense of urgency, pro-activity and strong work ethic. Resilient and tenacious, with an enthusiastic ‘can-do’ attitude; Motivated person, able to work independently and solve problems efficiently; Identify ways to improve processes; Appreciates the importance of accuracy and attention to detail; Previous experience in an accounting role; Working towards a professional accountancy qualification; Good MS Office skills Assist with statutory accounts, audit and auditor queries Prepare VAT and Corporation Tax computation and reporting Ensure process notes are kept fully up-to-date Assist with ad-hoc tasks Additional requirements This document is neither contractual, nor exhaustive, and may be amended to meet the needs of the business. Where possible this will be done in consultation with the job holder This is a hybrid role split a minimum of 3 days office and up to 2 days remote, but this is subject to change From time to time, and within reason, you may be required to carry out tasks that fall outside of your position’s remit From time-to-time, and within reason, you may be required to work outside of your standard contracted hours As part of your on-going development, you may be required to undertake training in order to meet the requirements of your role. Due to our remote location and lack of public transport it is suggested that you are a driver and are able to get to our offices in Sundridge, Sevenoaks