Graduate Trainee - Finance

Graduate Trainee – Finance

Hillington, Glasgow Full-Time, 40 hours per week | Permanent | CIMA Study Support

Kick-Start Your Finance Career with One of the UK’s Leading Logistics Companies

We’re currently recruiting a Graduate Trainee to join our busy Finance team based at our Hillington site. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate in Accounting or Finance who’s ready to gain hands-on experience while studying towards their CIMA qualification.

What you will do

As part of your structured training programme, you will gain hands-on experience across key areas of the finance function — including Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Payroll, and Management Accounts. During your time in each team, you will be involved in a range of core tasks such as:

• Process purchase invoices daily, from digital conversion to authorisation
• Investigate and resolve invoice queries in a timely manner
• Set up new suppliers and validate VAT and bank details
• Process employee expense reimbursements as needed
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Allocate daily customer receipts
• Prepare and issue customer statements of account
• Resolve payment discrepancies, disputes, and billing issues
• Raise monthly ad-hoc sales ledger invoices
• Reconcile inter-company accounts
• Assist with payroll processing
• Support preparation of weekly Business Unit costings
• Contribute to monthly management account preparation
• Perform other duties as required by management

What We’re Looking For

• A relevant degree in Accounting or Finance (minimum 2:1)
• Commitment to working towards a CIMA qualification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Excellent numeracy and communication skills
• Proactive and enthusiastic team player
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the role
• This role will involve occasional travel to other Group sites across the Central Belt of Scotland, so having a full driving licence and access to a car would be beneficial.

What We Offer

• Competitive graduate starting salary
• Full CIMA study support package
• Contributory pension scheme
• On-the-job training and development
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Experience within one of the UK’s top private logistics companies

Ready to Apply?

If you're driven, detail-oriented, and ready to start your career in finance, apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding future with us.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hillington G52: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/06/2025
Reference ID: JGR-0625-GTA