Adele Carr Recruitment are working with a leading business to recruit a Trainee Accounts Assistant, your role will included supporting the wider Finance team across a broad range of accounting and finance administration duties. This role offers hands-on exposure to both purchase ledger and sales ledger processes, bank reconciliations, month-end support, and general finance operations.
Key ResponsibilitiesPurchase Ledger & Accounts Payable
- Processing and coding supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
- Reconciling supplier statements against the purchase ledger
- Assisting with payment runs
- Resolving supplier queries and maintaining strong supplier relationships
Sales Ledger & Accounts Receivable
- Raising and issuing customer invoices
- Allocating cash receipts and maintaining accurate debtor records
- Supporting credit control activities and chasing outstanding balances
Bank & Cash Management
- Performing daily bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
- Posting bank transactions onto the accounting system
- Processing petty cash transactions and maintaining accurate records
Month-End & Reporting Support
- Assisting with month-end close procedures
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records in line with company procedures
General Finance Administration
- Filing, scanning, and archiving financial documentation
- Supporting the finance team with ad hoc administration and queries
- Assisting with audit preparation
- Supporting inter-company reconciliations across UK and international entities
About You
The successful candidate will:
- Be studying towards AAT Level 2 or above, or be committed to starting AAT studies
- Have strong numerical and analytical skills
- Possess excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Be confident using Microsoft Excel and Office 365
- Have strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Be reliable, professional, and eager to learn
Desirable Experience
- Previous finance, accounts, or office administration experience
- Experience using accounting software such as SAP
- Exposure to purchase ledger or sales ledger processes
- Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
What's on Offer?
- 4-day working week (Monday-Thursday)
- Full AAT sponsorship including study materials, fees, and paid study leave
- Structured training and mentoring from an experienced finance team
- Clear progression and development opportunities
- Competitive salary with annual reviews
- Company pension scheme
- Supportive and collaborative working environment within a growing business
If you are keen to discuss this role in more detail please do not hesitate to send your CV