Graduate AccountantRef: JO-2504-115081 | Negotiable | Location:Carlisle, Cumbria, England | Added:09/06/25Quest Search & Selection are currently recruiting for a Graduate Accountant. Here you will play a key role in driving accurate business insights and contribute to strategic business decisions. Moreover, an interest in or commitment to working towards becoming a Chartered Accountant is highly beneficial & support can be provided by the business.The company is a B2C business that has circa 2000 people employed nationally.Role and Responsibilities of this Graduate Accountant:
Analyse, allocate, and post revenue and expenses at both store and department levels.
Assist in the preparation of budget, forecasts (P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet) in line with the company’s budgeting schedule.
Help prepare accurate and complete year-end audit files in a timely manner and identify key trends and communicate variances to budget owners.
Build a strong understanding of the processes behind management accounts, supporting a culture of continuous improvement and service enhancement across the finance team.
Provide assistance of financial analysis and support for capital investment decisions, including new store openings and refurbishments
Foster strong working relationships with operations teams, including store, area, and regional managers, as well as key department heads.
Qualification Required for this Graduate Accountant role:
Graduate in finance/accounting, ideally with 1 Year industry experience
Strong Excel skills and proficient in financial systems
Proactive and a positive attitude
Confident in challenging existing processes where needed
Capable of producing clear, concise reports for senior leadership
Detail-oriented and adaptable
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Benefits of joining this Graduate Accountant role:
Great entry level role within a commercial business setting!
Great head office environment (this is a fully office-based role)
Support for Chartered Accountant Progression
Free Parking
Company pension
Employee discount
We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
