Trainee Accountant

Provallar Executive Search; Watford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Job description

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Helping CXOs Develop their careers and teams

This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your finance career with a growing and stable global business. Our client is known for their commitment to long-term employee development, offering the support and training you need to grow into a fully qualified accountant.

You’ll join a collaborative team and gain hands-on experience in either Accounts Receivable (Credit Control) or Accounts Payable, depending on your strengths and interests — with exposure to real-world accounting processes, systems, and month-end procedures.

What You’ll Gain:

• Long-term career prospects in a stable and expanding company
• Annual salary reviews
• Annual bonus
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• On-the-job mentoring from experienced professionals
• A workplace that values learning, teamwork, and career progression
• Study support if you want to pursue CIMA/ACCA.

Who We’re Looking For:

Qualifications:

• Currently studying towards AAT, or pursuing a finance/accounting degree
• (For AR roles) CICM students also welcome

Experience:

• 1–2 years of experience in a reputable company, ideally in a finance or admin capacity

Key Skills:

• Strong attention to detail
• Organisational and time management abilities
• Problem-solving mindset
• Solid numerical skills
• Persistence and a can-do attitude

Your Role – Depending on Your Path (AR or AP):

Accounts Payable Responsibilities May Include:

• Processing supplier invoices and matching them to POs
• Assisting with payment runs and bank reconciliations
• Maintaining accurate records of supplier data and transactions
• Supporting month-end and cash flow reporting
• Handling supplier queries and supporting the AP Coordinator

Accounts Receivable Responsibilities May Include:

• Maintaining customer account records and credit data
• Sending and following up on customer invoices
• Reconciling incoming payments with outstanding balances
• Assisting with debt recovery and managing overdue accounts
• Preparing reports on receivables and customer payment trends

Ready to Grow Your Career?

If you're enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and ready to build a career in finance within a supportive and successful business, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Other

Industries

Accounting, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and Retail