Graduate Trainee Accountant

Handpicked Recruitment Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer seeks a Trainee Accountant for their London office, aiming to develop recent A-Level graduates. This role offers diverse accounting tasks, excellent career growth prospects, and AAT study support after 6 months, ideal for motivated individuals looking to pursue a career in accountancy.

Benefits

Study support for AAT training

Excellent career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong grades (A-B) in relevant A-Level modules such as Accounting, Finance, Maths, Economics.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office, including Word and Excel.
• Reliability and a positive/can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Posting and processing accounting entries in the Head Office ledgers.
• Processing purchase and sales ledger invoices.
• Assisting with preparation of Group reports and accounts.

Skills

Problem solving

Numerical skills

Analytic skills

Education

A-Levels or equivalent

AAT Intermediate/Level 2

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Sage 200

Job description

Job Title: Trainee Accountant (2025 Graduates Only)

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: approx. £25,000 study support & benefits

My client is a global manufacturer and trader of non-ferrous metals with an excellent track record in staff development and retention. Headquartered in London, they manage a portfolio of 15-20 companies around the world.

They are looking for a Trainee Accountant at their corporate head office in the City of London.

Working in the Group s Corporate Head Office as part of a team of 4, the successful candidate will be primarily responsible for a broad range of activities, but not limited to:

• Posting and processing of accounting entries in the Head Office ledgers e.g.:
• Processing purchase invoices
• Processing some sales ledger invoices (predominantly inter-company recharges)
• Processing expense claims
• Maintaining the company purchase and sales ledger in Sage 200
• Performing weekly and monthly bank reconciliations
• Preparing and processing payment runs in the month
• Handling any queries with suppliers and reconciling supplier statements where appropriate
• Assisting with the preparation of all Group reports including monthly and annual accounts as well as budgets and forecasts;

Opportunity

The role comes with excellent prospects for career development within the Group and study support (AAT training offered to the right candidates after 6 months in role).

Candidate requirements:

• A candidate who has recently completed A-Levels/similar (Apply online only with strong grades (A-B) in relevant modules e.g. Accounting, Finance, Maths, Economics, or AAT completed to the Intermediate/ Level 2 and strong GCSEs/similar.
• As a minimum, a basic working knowledge of MS Office including Word and Excel.
• Problem solving and numerical/ analytic skills;
• Reliable, hardworking and personable;
• Ambitious and positive/can-do attitude;
• Looking for a career in accountancy;
• Able to work in a small team.