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Trainee Accounts Assistant

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Location:
United Kingdom, Ashford, Kent

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Category:
Finance

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

25000.00 - 27000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

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 Responsibility:

  • 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
  • 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

Requirements:

  • 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)

Nice to have:

Knowledge of Sage 200

What we offer:
  • 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 27, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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