At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a finance team and gain hands-on experience in various accounting functions.
- Company: A successful and growing business in Stoke-on-Trent.
- Benefits: Supportive environment, ongoing training, AAT study support, and excellent working hours.
- Other info: Friendly atmosphere with potential for career progression.
- Why this job: Kickstart your finance career with real-world experience and growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: 1-2 years of accounting experience; enthusiasm for learning and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
Hays are working exclusively with a successful and growing business in Stoke-on-Trent to recruit a Trainee Accounts Assistant.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their finance career who is looking to gain hands-on experience, learn from an experienced team, and develop their accounting skills in a supportive environment.
Your new role
You will be joining an established finance team where you will receive training and exposure across a variety of accounting functions.
This role offers the chance to build a strong foundation in finance while developing valuable skills that will support your long-term career progression.
Duties will include
- Purchase Ledger - Processing supplier invoices, reconciling statements and resolving invoice queries.
- Sales Ledger - Posting and allocating incoming payments and maintaining accurate customer accounts.
- Credit Control - Supporting the collection of outstanding payments and building positive relationships with customers.
- Payroll - Assisting with the processing of employee hours and payroll-related administration.
- Using SAP and Excel
As your experience grows, you will have the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities and further develop your accounting knowledge.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have around 1 - 2 years accounting experience and perhaps you are studying AAT (not essential) and looking for an opportunity to progress your skills further.
Most importantly, you will
- Be enthusiastic about building a long-term career in finance.
- Have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
- Be organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Have strong communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team.
- Be confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Be motivated to develop your skills and progress your career.
- What you'll get in return
This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior accounts professional to join a business that genuinely invests in its people.
You will receive full training and support from an experienced finance team, allowing you to develop your skills and gain exposure across a range of accounting functions.
Benefits include
- A supportive and friendly working environment.
- Exposure to all areas of a busy finance department.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- AAT study support (if desired) and potential for professional studies after that
- The opportunity to progress and develop your career within finance.
- Excellent working hours with an early finish on a Friday
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