Accounts Trainee / Assistant Accountant

Hays PLC; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organization seeks an Accounts Trainee to join their supportive team on the outskirts of Colchester. This role offers an excellent entry point for individuals starting in accounting, providing a range of responsibilities from accounts payable to assisting with VAT returns and includes AAT study support.

Benefits

AAT study support

Supportive work environment with full training provided

Qualifications

• Started AAT studies or studied for a relevant college course / A levels.
• Confident IT skills and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts payable function.
• Process and code purchase invoices.
• Assist with VAT returns and month-end processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Education

AAT studies or relevant college course / A levels

Job description

Accounts Trainee - £20000 - £26000 + AAT study support - Colchester outskirts

Your new company

An established organisation located on the outskirts of Colchester, my client due to internal promotion is seeking a proactive and driven individual looking for their first or second step in accounting.

Your new role

Working as part of a professional and supportive accounts team, the key focus of the role will be managing the accounts payable function alongside assisting with a range of duties across the department.
- Processing and coding purchase invoices
- Supplier database maintenance
- Query resolution
- Support with payment runs
- Assist with bank reconciliations
- Assist with VAT returns
- Assist with month-end processes

What you'll need to succeed

The successful candidate will have started their AAT studies or studied for a relevant college course / A levels, demonstrating a clear interest in progressing a career within the accounting field. Confident IT skills and strong attention to detail will be essential. A confident approach to learning new systems and procedures will be key.

What you'll get in return

- £20000 - £26000 (dependent on experience / qualification)

- AAT study support

- Supportive work environment with full training provided

What you need to do now

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