Location: Alderley Edge, Cheshire
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Start Your Career with Skylander Group
Are you a recent Accounting or Finance graduate looking for an opportunity to kick-start your career with a fast-growing and ambitious business?
Skylander Group is looking for an enthusiastic Finance Graduate Trainee to join our Group Finance Team based at our Alderley Edge Head Office.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a dynamic finance function supporting a diverse group of businesses. You'll work alongside experienced finance professionals and have the opportunity to study towards a recognised professional qualification while building a rewarding long-term career.
About Skylander Group
Skylander Group is a growing collection of successful businesses operating across the building materials, construction and industrial sectors. Through strategic acquisitions and continuous investment, we are building a modern, ambitious group focused on operational excellence, innovation and exceptional customer service.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to developing future talent and providing genuine opportunities for career progression across the Group.
The Role
As an Finance Graduate Trainee, you'll gain experience across all areas of the finance department, developing a strong commercial understanding while supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the Group.
You will receive structured on-the-job training and work closely with experienced colleagues, giving you the opportunity to develop both your technical accounting knowledge and wider business skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
- Process purchase and sales ledger transactions.
- Reconcile supplier statements and customer accounts.
- Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
- Assist with balance sheet reconciliations.
- Support month-end and year-end reporting processes.
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Produce financial reports and management information.
- Help analyse business performance and financial trends.
- Support credit control and cash management activities.
- Assist with VAT returns and other statutory reporting.
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with internal controls.
- Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and efficiencies.
- Work collaboratively with finance teams and operational departments across the Group.
About You
We're looking for someone who is ambitious, analytical and eager to learn.
Ideally, you'll have:
- A degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or a related discipline.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- The ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
Previous finance experience is advantageous but not essential. We are looking for potential, enthusiasm and a genuine desire to build a successful career in finance.
What We Offer
- Ongoing mentoring from experienced finance professionals.
- Exposure to all aspects of a commercial group finance function.
- Opportunities to work across multiple businesses within the Skylander Group.
- Genuine career progression within a rapidly growing organisation.
- Competitive salary.
- Company pension scheme.
- Staff discounts across Group businesses.
- Regular training and professional development opportunities.
Why Skylander Group?
Joining Skylander Group means becoming part of a business with ambitious growth plans and a culture that values development, collaboration and continuous improvement. As a Graduate Trainee, you won't just be learning the fundamentals of finance—you will be contributing to real business decisions and gaining experience that will accelerate your career.
If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding start to your finance career with a business that will invest in your future, we'd love to hear from you.
Work Location: In person
