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Trainee Accountant

Midianet

Watford

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 27,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trainee Accounts Payable Assistant to join their dynamic team in Watford. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in processing invoices, reconciling payments, and maintaining financial records while learning the essentials of financial accounting. This position is perfect for someone with a finance degree or currently studying for their AAT qualification. You'll be part of a well-known sports brand, where your contributions will support the financial operations and help streamline accounts payable processes. If you're detail-oriented and eager to learn, this opportunity is ideal for you.

Qualifications

  • A finance degree or AAT qualification is preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to process invoices accurately.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in processing invoices and reconciling payments.
  • Maintain accurate records of financial documents.
  • Support month-end procedures and cash flow reporting.

Skills

Financial Accounting
Invoice Processing
Reconciliation
Attention to Detail

Education

Finance Degree
AAT Qualification

Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

Trainee Accounts Payable Assistant

£25-27k

Watford - office based

As a Trainee Accountant supporting Accounts Payable, you'll assist in processing invoices, reconciling payments, and maintaining accurate records, while learning the fundamentals of financial accounting and accounts payable procedures. This role would suit someone who has a finance degree, or is studying for their AAT. You will be working for a well-known sports brand based in Watford.

Invoice Processing
  1. Receive, verify, and process supplier invoices.
  2. Ensure invoices are accurately matched to purchase orders.
  3. Enter invoice details into the accounting system.
Payment Processing
  1. Prepare and process payments to suppliers, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
  2. Assist with bank reconciliations.
  3. Monitor bank accounts and authorize online payments.
Record Keeping
  1. Maintain accurate records of invoices, payments, and supplier information.
  2. File and organize financial documents.
Other Duties
  1. Assist with month-end procedures.
  2. Answer queries from suppliers and other departments.
  3. Support cash flow reporting.
  4. Undertake other reasonable duties as directed by the Accounts Payable Coordinator.

Please apply today for immediate consideration.

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