Trainee Management Accountant

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Radius Limited is recruiting a Trainee Management Accountant in the Telematics unit, onsite in Crewe, offering a hands-on path to grow your finance career under the Financial Controller and the Accounting & Financial Control team. You’ll help prepare monthly management accounts, produce financial packs with commentary, support variance analysis, maintain accurate records to deadlines, and assist with year-end processes and audits while helping to improve controls. The ideal candidate is studying toward AAT, ACCA or CIMA or eager to start, with some finance exposure, strong attention to detail, and solid Excel and communication. Apply online and tailor your CV to show reconciliations, budgeting, teamwork, and your motivation to grow with Radius.

Company Description

Heard of us?

We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking global business who build transformative solutions for our customers to deliver best-in-class sustainable mobility, connectivity, and technology solutions.  We support our customers with a range of products and services to meet their needs. 

Since 1990 our ambition has never wavered. From humble beginnings, our vision and drive has seen us venture into new markets with confidence and stay ahead of market trends. Our mission is to help businesses of all sizes adapt to the future and take advantage of the opportunities that change brings. Sustainability is at the core of our offering. With our leading e-mobility solutions, we’re committed to guiding businesses through the energy transition, building solutions for a more sustainable, connected future.

This is where you come in. We are on a journey of growth. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of technology innovation and we invite you along on this journey.

Job Description

The role of Trainee Management Accountant within the Telematics business unit is a great opportunity to start or develop your career in finance. You’ll report to the Financial Controller and work closely with the Accounting & Financial Control team, learning how to support accurate and timely financial reporting.

What you’ll be doing

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including basic profit & loss and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Helping to produce financial reporting packs and commentary for review by senior finance colleagues.
• Supporting the team in comparing actual performance to budgets and forecasts, preparing simple variance analysis.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Assisting with year-end processes, including preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Learning how to improve processes and controls, and suggesting ideas for efficiency.
• Providing ad hoc analysis and support to the Financial Controller.
• Collaborating with central teams (Group, Tax, Compliance) as needed.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a finance qualification (AAT, ACCA, or CIMA) or keen to start.
• Some prior experience to finance or accounting (e.g., through studies, work experience, or an accounts assistant role) is required.
• Strong attention to detail and a logical approach to problem-solving.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and willing to learn new systems.
• Keen to learn, develop and get stuck into the role.
• Organised and able to manage tasks and deadlines.
• Good communicator and team player.

Additional Information

What we offer

Your impact on Radius will be rewarded with a competitive package and the opportunity to develop your career in many directions. You’ll gain hands-on experience, mentoring, and support to progress towards a professional qualification and a good work life balance.

Our benefits include:

• Defined Contribution pension scheme
• Performance bonus (dependent on department)
• Enhanced Maternity pay
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Scheme
• A range of options to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Still Curious?

If you feel we are a good match for each other, you can apply online now!

Still Curious?

If you feel we are a good match for each other, you can apply online now!

If you’d like to understand more about the role or life at Radius before applying, then please contact our talent team via [email protected]

Radius is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage of the process, please let us know, and we will do our best to support you.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.