Trainee Accounts Assistant

Our client is looking for a Trainee Accounts Assistant or an established Accounts assistant to work in a very busy accounts department for a company that deals with the Power industry

The Benefits of Trainee Accounts assistant or Accounts Assistant:

• 20 holidays plus bank holidays
• Pension 3%/5%
• 37.5 Monday to Friday
• Employee Assistant scheme
• Increased holiday after years’ service

The Trainee Accounts Assistant will provide day-to-day support to the Finance team while assisting with Sales and Purchase Ledgers and maintaining current databases. Provide administrative support as required to the Projects and Accounts team. This is an entry-level role suited to an individual with a strong interest in finance and accounting, offering structured training and development within a supportive environment. You will need to understand the Sales Ledger and Purchase ledger process even if it is just theoretically.

The Role of Trainee Accounts Assistant:

• Reconciliation of sales invoices with despatch notes and chasing proof of delivery.
• General office duties to include filing, scanning and reception duties, etc.
• Reconciliation of purchase invoice with internal purchase orders.
• Recording and maintaining the holiday database Raise tenant invoices, maintaining a record of their electricity and gas usage.
• Complying with company policies, procedures, and financial controls. Assist with maintaining work order database.

Personal Specification of Accounts assistant:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English at Grade A–C / 9–4
• AAT Level 2 (or currently studying)
• Relevant college qualification in finance or business
• No prior accounts experience required Basic IT skills including intermediate Microsoft Excel
• Previous office, administrative, or finance-related experience,
• Experience using accounting software Sage or Xero

Qualities and Attitude:

• Enthusiastic and keen to learn
• Good attention to detail
• Intermediate Excel
• Organised and reliable
• Positive and professional attitude
• Proactive approach to problem-solving Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
• Product Knowledge
• Basic understanding of financial processes
• Awareness of accounting principles / knowledge of accounting.

If you have finished colleague or University or an established Accounts Assistant, please do not hesitate to contact The Work Shop today to discuss this development opportunity.

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