Trainee Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic, growing organisation headquartered in Inverness. We are looking for a Trainee Accountant who is eager to develop their career in finance within a supportive and fast-paced environment.

This role offers the chance to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of finance functions, work alongside experienced professionals, and grow your skills toward professional qualifications such as ATT or ACCA/CIMA.

If you are motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate about finance, this is your opportunity to join a company that values its people, encourages development, and offers real career progression.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will support the finance function across a range of core activities, including:

• Supporting month-end close, including preparation and posting of journal
• Assisting with the preparation of quarterly and annual budgets
• Matching, coding, and processing invoices and credit notes against valid purchase orders
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Processing company credit card reports and ensuring compliance with company policy
• Preparing draft VAT returns for review by senior finance staff
• Responding to supplier queries in a timely and professional manner
• Liaising with finance managers to obtain invoice approvals where required
• Ensuring full compliance with company policies, financial procedures, and internal controls

Skills, Experience & Attributes

We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated individual with the following:

• Essential:
  Previous experience in a finance or accounts administration role
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline (desirable)
• Studying towards ACCA or a similar professional qualification (desirable)
• Strong numerical ability with excellent attention to detail
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines effectively
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Proactive, self-motivated, and keen to develop within a finance career

If you are interested in the above and would like to discuss in more detail please contact Lyndsey at Global Highland