Our unique school leaver Accounting Centre Trainee Scheme is designed for school leavers who are interested in working within a Financial environment for a fast moving fashion retailer. The Accounting Centre is based at the Burton Business Park, Torre Road, Leeds.

The Accounting Centre deal with Financial Accounting and Processing for all of the Arcadia brands.

The scheme lasts between 9-15 months and if successfully completed could lead to a permanent position within Arcadia Group's Accounting Centre. Our Trainee scheme fully supports the study of an NVQ.

Rotations last 3 months, with placements in the following departments:

Payroll

The Payroll Department are responsible for paying all of The Arcadia Group's 27,000 employees including head office and retail employees for all of the brands.

Accounts Payable

The Accounts Payable Department ensures all suppliers to the Arcadia Group are paid in an accurate and timely manner.

Collections/Credit Control

The Collections/Credit Control Department ensures accurate and prompt collection of over £1 billion debt owed to Arcadia in any one year. In addition it is the department's responsibility to try and minimise the Group's exposure to bad debt, through pro-active credit control initiatives.

Stock Accounting

The Stock Accounting Department ensures accurate Branch Stock Accounting records are maintained.

Data Services

Data Services comprises of two transaction processing areas; Banking and Data Control. Banking are responsible for the reconciliation and follow up of branch banking. Data Control are responsible for the management and control of General Ledger, the printing and distribution of Branch Management Information, the provision of data and reporting for Loss Prevention teams.

What We're Looking For

• Be enthusiastic, eager to learn and excited by working within an office environment.
• Demonstrate an interest in Accounting within the fashion business

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary £10,000
• Structured training and development
• Support to study NVQ
• 25% discount on all Arcadia's fantastic brands
• 22 days holiday
• Participation in Company Bonus scheme
• Pension scheme

Our application process involves the following steps:

1. Completion of online application form
2. Telephone interview with a member of our HR Team
3. Attendance at Assessment Centre (in Leeds)

Please Note

We're not currently open for applications. Please keep up to date with our website for further information about our 2009/10 programme.