Accounts Trainee - Study Support & Career Development

Seymour John Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Seymour John Ltd in Cheltenham invites applications for an Accounts Trainee role within a busy finance team. You will gain practical experience in everyday financial operations, build skills in bookkeeping, financial reporting and regulatory compliance while studying with support from the employer.

On-the-job mentoring, regular performance reviews and study support are provided to help you develop in finance and accounting, with a clear path to career progression in a professional practice

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Good communication and ability to work within a team.
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing client receipts and payments.
• Understand client ledgers and completion statements.
• Assist with supplier processing invoices.
• Help maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Learn to reconcile bank accounts and perform daily reconciliations.
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers.
• Learn and apply accounting principles and software tools.
• Assist with client ledger management.
• Collaborate with team to ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial information.
• Support with other administrative finance tasks as required.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Numeracy

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Job description

Accounts Trainee - Study Support & Career Development Cheltenham Permanent up to £24,784.50

The Company

Legal Sector

Role summary

As an Accounts Trainee, you ll play an active role within a dynamic team, gaining practical experience in everyday financial operations. Alongside your contributions, you ll develop key skills in bookkeeping, financial reporting, Solicitor Accounts Rule and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist with processing client receipts and payments
• Understanding client ledgers and completion statements
• Assist with supplier processing invoices
• Help maintain accurate records and documentation
• Learn how to reconcile bank accounts and the importance of this daily duty
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers
• Learn and apply accounting principles and software tools
• Assist with client ledger management
• Collaborate with team members to ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial information
• Assist with other administrative tasks related to finance as required

Training & Development

• Study support available
• On-the-job mentoring from experienced finance professionals
• Regular performance reviews and development planning

Personal Profile

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, is necessary
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team
• A genuine interest in finance and accounting
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Experience in data entry or administrative support roles is advantageous
• Strong Organisational skills with attention to detail

For further information, please contact Rhian Mountjoy