Want to be part of a UK hub, in a global business that is scaling rapidly, evolving fast and radically changing the decades-old delivery universe? If so, read on, as we’re looking for a ­­­­Trainee Financial Accountant to join our Finance team in Edinburgh!

Our mission? To switch up the status quo and become the UK’s leading out-of-home business. With a fast-growing network of thousands of smart lockers, hundreds of leading retail partners and the launch of our transformative Send service, we’re bringing freedom to anyone with a parcel.

At InPost UK, we’re building an unparalleled group of talent that’s committed to help us power our mission to reshape the way parcels move, and redefine eCommerce logistics. Our team is packed full of top-notch experts in e-commerce, technology, scale-up growth, sustainability, logistics and supply chain. We’re a passionate bunch with high ambition – we collaborate, innovate, support each other, and leave egos at the door.

What you’ll be doing:

• Completion of month end processes including balance sheet reconciliations, journals for accruals and prepayments and raising POs.
• Preparation and submission of VAT, ONS and other statutory returns
• Monitoring capex spend, ensuring in line with the approved budgets
• Supporting treasury function, including daily and weekly cash forecasting, monthly bank reconciliations, monitoring of bank accounts and preparation of payments.
• Assisting with preparation of statutory accounts and responding to queries from our statutory auditors
• Assist in delivering continuous improvement within the department to enhance processes, systems and financial control
• Your involvement in treasury and month end processes will be dictated by the evolution of team requirements and your development in the role

What we need from you:

We’re looking for people who are ready for a fast paced environment, get their kicks out of problem solving and can balance getting today's stuff done, whilst building for the future. We’re looking for people with drive and natural curiosity – who want to do things differently. And do them brilliantly.

• Part-qualified with ICAS/ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent (Note – Study support available for completion of exams)
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Strong analytical and presentation skills
• Well-developed communication and influencing skills
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
• Previous knowledge of SAP would be advantageous but not critical
• You’ll be a positive ‘can do’ individual that genuinely likes supporting stakeholders, is able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team and is comfortable working to strict deadlines.

The InPost process:

We pride ourselves on our candidate experience. We want to make this as straightforward as possible, for you and for us! We will try our best to get back to you within a few days to let you know if we’d like to take you to the first stage. This normally involves a 20 minute chat with our Talent Team. If we both feel the connection, you’ll then go through another one or two stages, depending on the level of the role.

At InPost, we love uniqueness. Our strength is our people. 

We strive to create an open, equal, inclusive environment in which everyone has the opportunity to flourish and be themselves.