Accounts Trainee / Assistant Accountant. Job in Colchester Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A well-established organization on the outskirts of Colchester is seeking an Accounts Trainee to join their supportive accounts team. The role focuses on managing the accounts payable function, processing invoices, and assisting with VAT returns, providing full training and AAT study support for career development.

Benefits

AAT study support

Supportive work environment with full training provided

Qualifications

• Started AAT studies or relevant college course.
• Confident IT skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable function.
• Process and code purchase invoices.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and VAT returns.

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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