Trainee Accounts Assistant * £25k *Dog friendly office

Office Angles UK; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job description

Trainee Accounts Assistant * £25k * Dog friendly office

Are you ready to kickstart your career in finance? Our client, a thriving family-run organisation on the outskirts of Ashford would like to recruit a motivated Trainee Accounts Assistant to become an integral part of their finance team! This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in accounting and finance, while receiving comprehensive training in key management accounting areas.

Job title: Trainee Accounts Assistant
Location: Near Ashford. Your own transport is essential due to the location of this company
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000

Reasons to work at this company:

• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• A fun, friendly, and supportive office environment within a family-run business.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance.
• Regular team events and a fantastic company culture.
• A dog in the office!
• This position will offer full training and development in: VAT return submission, Construction Industry Scheme return completion, Payroll processing, Cashflow forecasting, Banking control, Assisting with management accounts preparation.

Your key responsibilities would be:

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assisting with the preparation and processing of payment runs.
• Reconciling supplier statements and addressing queries.
• Maintaining and updating the purchase ledger.
• Managing sales invoices and sending customer statements.
• Recording sales receipts.
• Assisting with overdue invoice collection and managing debtor lists.
• Processing card payments.

Financial Reporting & Reconciliation:

• Reconciling bank accounts in GBP, EUR, and USD.
• Recording employee expense claims accurately under the correct cost codes.
• Supporting the Finance Director with ad-hoc financial tasks.
• Communicating effectively with suppliers and internal departments to resolve payment and invoicing issues.

What our client is looking for:

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• GCSEs (Grade C and above) in English, Maths, and IT.
• Higher education in a relevant business/finance subject.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Confidence in communicating with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive and problem-solving mindset.
• Knowledge of Sage 200 (advantageous but not essential).

Next steps:

If you're enthusiastic about starting your journey in finance and eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career with our client.

Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details. If you successfully refer a friend for the above role, you will receive a £100* voucher of your choice! Terms apply*

Please note if your skills match the requirements for the job then you will receive an e-mail from us (remember to check your junk mail). If you do please call us on 01233 611780 ASAP or within 24 hours to discuss the position in further detail with Emma (Candidate Manager) or Nicola (Permanent Consultant).

We look forward to your application.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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To speak to a recruitment expert please contact Nicola Hamley.