Adele Carr Recruitment are working with a leading business to recruit a Trainee Accounts Assistant, your role will included supporting the wider Finance team across a broad range of accounting and finance administration duties. This role offers hands-on exposure to both purchase ledger and sales ledger processes, bank reconciliations, month-end support, and general finance operations.

Key ResponsibilitiesPurchase Ledger & Accounts Payable

• Processing and coding supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Reconciling supplier statements against the purchase ledger
• Assisting with payment runs
• Resolving supplier queries and maintaining strong supplier relationships

Sales Ledger & Accounts Receivable

• Raising and issuing customer invoices
• Allocating cash receipts and maintaining accurate debtor records
• Supporting credit control activities and chasing outstanding balances

Bank & Cash Management

• Performing daily bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
• Posting bank transactions onto the accounting system
• Processing petty cash transactions and maintaining accurate records

Month-End & Reporting Support

• Assisting with month-end close procedures
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records in line with company procedures

General Finance Administration

• Filing, scanning, and archiving financial documentation
• Supporting the finance team with ad hoc administration and queries
• Assisting with audit preparation
• Supporting inter-company reconciliations across UK and international entities

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Be studying towards AAT Level 2 or above, or be committed to starting AAT studies
• Have strong numerical and analytical skills
• Possess excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Be confident using Microsoft Excel and Office 365
• Have strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Be reliable, professional, and eager to learn

Desirable Experience

• Previous finance, accounts, or office administration experience
• Experience using accounting software such as SAP
• Exposure to purchase ledger or sales ledger processes
• Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment

What's on Offer?

• 4-day working week (Monday-Thursday)
• Full AAT sponsorship including study materials, fees, and paid study leave
• Structured training and mentoring from an experienced finance team
• Clear progression and development opportunities
• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Company pension scheme
• Supportive and collaborative working environment within a growing business

If you are keen to discuss this role in more detail please do not hesitate to send your CV