Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours
Location: Head Office, Nottingham (Hybrid working, minimum 2 days per week)
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At Nottingham Building Society our talent acquisition approach is rooted in openness and inclusive hiring, so even if you don’t feel you tick every box, we’d still genuinely love to hear from you.
Join Nottingham Building Society as a Trainee Management Accountant and launch a rewarding career within a supportive and forward-thinking Finance team.
You'll gain hands-on experience across key finance activities including purchase ledger, cash management, reconciliations and financial reporting, while supporting the delivery of accurate, timely and insightful financial information.
With full support towards your ACCA or CIMA qualification, you'll benefit from structured development, increasing responsibility and the opportunity to make a real impact through process improvements, financial control activities and balance sheet ownership.
You'll also have the opportunity to broaden your experience across Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Treasury and Regulatory Reporting, helping you develop into a well-rounded finance professional.
As our Finance function continues to evolve, you'll gain exposure to digital and AI-enabled tools that support reporting, analysis, reconciliation activities and process efficiency. This role offers the chance to develop valuable future-focused skills while ensuring strong governance, compliance and financial control standards are maintained.
If you're driven, detail-focused and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Here’s a taste of what you will be doing as a Trainee Management Accountant at Nottingham Building Society:
- Financial Control & Reconciliations – Support and take ownership of reconciliations, journal postings and general ledger accuracy, ensuring compliance with financial controls and policies.
- Month-End & Reporting – Assist with month-end and year-end processes, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Analysis & Business Support – Provide reporting, analysis and ad-hoc support to the Financial Controller and wider Finance team.
- Process Improvement – Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve controls and enhance reporting efficiency through automation and continuous improvement.
- Digital & AI Adoption – Utilise approved digital and AI-enabled tools to support reporting, analysis and process documentation, validating outputs for accuracy and compliance.
- Data Quality & Governance – Maintain high standards of data quality and ensure appropriate governance is applied to financial and AI-assisted outputs.
- Cross-Functional Exposure – Support Purchase Ledger and Cash Book activities while gaining broader experience across FP&A, Treasury and Regulatory Reporting.
- Professional Development – Progress towards an ACCA or CIMA qualification whilst building technical, commercial and finance leadership skills.
About You
- Finance Knowledge – Strong Excel skills and confidence using finance systems, with an interest in financial reporting, analysis and treasury activities.
- Attention to Detail – High levels of numerical accuracy and a methodical approach to delivering quality work in a fast-paced environment.
- Organisation & Prioritisation – Able to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively during peak reporting periods.
- Communication & Collaboration – Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and work effectively across teams.
- Problem Solving & Analysis – Confident analysing information, resolving issues and identifying the drivers behind financial performance.
- Digital & AI Mindset – Comfortable adopting new technologies and using digital and AI-enabled tools responsibly to improve productivity and decision-making.
- Continuous Improvement – Curious and proactive in challenging existing processes, identifying efficiencies and supporting positive change.
- Growth & Development – Some finance experience is desirable, with a commitment to studying towards ACCA/CIMA and continuously developing your skills and knowledge.
Reward and Benefits
- Competitive Package: Fair salary benchmarked against market data, annual discretionary bonus, and 29 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Health & Wellbeing: Access to Medicash, mental health first aiders, and a suite of wellbeing resources to support you inside and outside of work.
- Work-Life Balance: 35-hour working week for full-time roles, with flexibility to help you perform at your best.
- Career Growth: Ongoing personal and professional development, we’ll support your ambitions and help you grow your potential.
- Inclusive Culture: Be part of a friendly, values-led team that genuinely cares about doing the right thing for colleagues and customers.
- Giving Back: Use two paid volunteering days each year to support causes close to your heart, through our Samuel Fox Foundation.
- Sustainability Focus: Join a business committed to reducing its carbon footprint and making a positive impact on the environment.
- Free access to Octopus Money: Financial coaching & tools that help you plan, manage, and make the most of your money.
Embracing Diversity Together
We proudly embrace and celebrate diversity as a fundamental cornerstone of our values. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not just essential for our success but is also a reflection of the vibrant communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity extends beyond our internal culture to the way we approach advertising and engage with our customers.
Our commitment means actively working to eliminate barriers and biases that may hinder equal opportunities within our organisation. We strive to ensure that all individuals, regardless of background, have an equal chance to thrive and advance in their careers.
We acknowledge that diversity is not just a goal to be achieved but a continuous journey toward creating an environment that embraces differences and promotes equal opportunities for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that encourages collaboration, creativity, and a sense of belonging for every member of our community.
We are a mutual, which means we don’t have shareholders. Instead, we’re owned by our members and use our money to do good, investing in our community, responsible causes, and – well, you. So, we’re always striving to do the right thing for our team, communities and members.
Although our history spans over 170 years, our purpose of helping our members save, plan for and protect their financial futures is enduring. At The Nottingham Building Society, we are dedicated to overcoming obstacles and turning challenges into opportunities. At the heart of our mission is our unwavering commitment to breaking down barriers and building better futures by helping our customers achieve the significant milestone of owning their own home.
