Trainee Accountant / Accounts Assistant

Zeeco; Stamford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in combustion and environmental solutions is seeking a Trainee Accountant/Accounts Assistant. This role involves supporting the accounts department with purchase and sales ledger tasks, providing a great opportunity for professional growth while pursuing AAT studies. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and personal development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a finance department is desirable.
• IT literate with good Excel skills.
• Must live within 1 hour commute to the office.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts department in daily processing and cost control.
• Process invoices against purchase orders and allocate receipts.
• Assist with annual audit requirements and maintenance of fixed asset schedule.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Attention to Detail

IT Literacy

Teamwork

Education

AAT (Association of Accounting Technician) studies

Tools

Sage200

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zeeco fosters a robust work environment where employees, from engineering teams to support groups, benefit from a strong culture, trained leadership, and opportunities for growth. Zeeco collaborates with the biggest names in the industry, enabling individuals to broaden their skills alongside teams of subject matter experts.

Zeeco is a global leader in combustion and environmental solutions, renowned for our expertise in designing, engineering, and manufacturing advanced burners, incinerators, and environmental control systems. Serving a wide array of industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, and power generation, we deliver innovative technologies that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance.

About the position:

• As our new Trainee Accountant/ Accounts Assistant you will be responsible for supporting the accounts department in daily processing and cost control with a variety of duties primarily in purchase and sales ledger. You will also provide support to the Financial Controller and Finance Manager on ad-hoc projects.

Location: On site - Oakham, PE9 4AQ

Hours: 8:30am - 5pm

Key responsibilities:

• Purchase Ledger:
• Check and update supplier record information.
• Process invoices against purchase orders.
• Code non-PO invoices correctly and seek appropriate approval before processing.
• Resolve invoice queries by communicating with relevant department.
• Post and allocate Direct Debit payments to supplier accounts and invoices.
• Follow up advance payments with supplier to obtain a tax invoice for processing.
• Reconcile supplier statements to accounts.
• Sales Ledger:
• Post daily cash receipts
• Allocate customer receipts against relevant invoices.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of customer accounts.
• Respond to customer audit requests.
• Other:
• Reconcile corporate credit card statements.
• Code and process employee expenses.
• Assist with annual audit requirements.
• Processing timesheets timely on a weekly basis
• Assist with maintenance of fixed asset schedule and audit
• Assist with perpetual inventory counts and annual stock take
• Provide support to finance manager and financial controller as required.
• Ad hoc work as required to support accounting department

Knowledge/Experience/Skills required:

• Previous experience within a finance department is desirable.
• Previous experience using Sage200 is desirable.
• IT literate (Microsoft Office), with good Excel skills.
• Excellent communicator – verbal and written.
• Confident and assertive
• Ability to prioritize and to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Good organisation, time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Resourceful, good problem-solving skills, attention to detail and highly dependable.
• Flexible and able to manage unexpected situations.
• Good team player.
• Ability to use initiative and make decisions autonomously.
• Must live within 1 hour commute to the office.
• Willingness to complete AAT (Association of Accounting Technician) studies (3 years) - on day release basis

Working at Zeeco means being part of a people-centric culture and environment built on mutual respect, personal encouragement, professional integrity, and limitless opportunity. Join Zeeco and embark on a fulfilling journey where innovation, collaboration, and personal and professional growth converge.