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Part Qualified Trainee Accountant

We are looking for a Part Qualified Trainee Accountant to join our team. 

Location: Hybrid

Job details

As a Part Qualified Trainee Accountant you will be an integral part of the finance team at Datel, using your knowledge to help drive continuous improvement across the finance function. 

What you'll do

Your roles and responsibilities will be but not limited to:

  • Preparation of accurate and timely management accounts for Datel Advansys Ltd and providing meaningful analysis. Your expertise will provide crucial insights and variance analysis, helping DAL understand performance against targets and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Produce a fully recognised balance sheet for your business area to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and provide evidence and supporting narrative, as required.
  • Assist in the preparation of budgets/forecasts.
  • Improve financial awareness across the business by being a champion of change by ensuring work is performed efficiently, and whilst identifying opportunities to improve and simplify processes, you will work collaboratively to standardise and automate processes to drive continuous improvement across the whole finance function.
  • Develop and improve key financial information.
  • Support Accounts payable.
  • Provide cover for Datel Computing Ltd Finance Manager.
  • Provide ad hoc analysis and reconciliations.
What to bring

We’re looking for a part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a first-rate academic record, advanced Excel skills (including vlookups, pivot tables, and advanced formulae), and excellent attention to detail. You’ll thrive in a collaborative team, showcasing your strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to taking ownership of your work. With regular interaction with internal and external stakeholders, you’ll build and maintain positive relationships, leveraging your confident, friendly personality and strong communication skills.

In this new and developing position, we’re excited to hear from an enthusiastic candidate that is keen to grasp the opportunity of making it their own.

What we offer in return

Datel is a successful tech and services business that is here to help you to achieve your full potential. Potential is more than just a word to us, it’s our purpose.

We help our customers realise their ambitions through creative Sage solutions. Every member of the Datel team is encouraged to thrive by providing the support and broadest possible opportunities, within an aspirational, accessible, inclusive, and progressive culture.

Reporting into finance team and working closely with our Group Finance Director, Vanessa Worsley, you’ll be joining a highly skilled and collaborative finance team that is focused on quality, accuracy and consistency that contribute to Datel’s success, where full training and guidance will be provided on the various departmental procedures.

We listen and want you to contribute to our future alongside contributing to yours – we regularly ask for your input and offer learning and development opportunities to build your knowledge and skills. We love to get together and have a calendar of social events to build connection and collaboration across the team. We also care about our community and work closely with Sage’s Foundation, offering charity and volunteering opportunities throughout the year.

Your candidate journey

While specialist roles may include a few extra steps, here’s what you can typically expect when you apply for a role with us.

01

Review and shortlist

We review applications to find the best candidates for the role.

02

Introductory call

You'll speak with one of our HR team who'll arrange your interview.

03

First Interview

The hiring manager will interview you to get to know you better.

04

Final interview

You'll be asked to complete a task to show off your skills.

05

Role offer

If successful we'll talk you through the offer and answer any questions.

Our benefits

Personal development

We help you to succeed in your role with certification training, mentoring and support so you can unleash your potential.

Financial security

With competitive salaries, a salary sacrifice pension scheme, life cover, shopping discounts and a health cash plan, we have your financial health in mind.

Health

Everyone gets BUPA private health care with access to GPs and a 24 hour health advice line. Plus, you get money back from the costs of health expenses such as optical and dental treatments.

Mental wellbeing

We have over ten Mental Health First Aiders within the team and our online wellbeing centre gives you access to our employee assistance programme.

Annual leave

You’ll get 25 days of holiday (which increases with service) plus bank holidays. You’ll also be able to buy and carry forward leave.

Milestone rewards

We value the contribution you’ll bring. Stay with us for a significant milestone and we’ll thank you with cash bonuses.

Electric car scheme

We help you to help the environment by supporting your purchase and running of an electric car.

Social events

Join us for regular social events including our annual summer social, Christmas party and team celebrations throughout the year.

Sage Foundation

We offer cross-team charitable activities to get involved with and fully-funded opportunities to take part in charitable events.

Interested? Apply now

If you are considering your next move and how to develop your career further, we’d love to hear from you.
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We’re here to answer your queries

“If you have any questions about this role or what it’s like to work at Datel, we are on hand to answer your queries.  We can talk you through the culture, the role, the package and benefits and what to expect from the recruitment process.  Just get in touch.”

Ben Smith, People Success Manager