Trainee Accountant — Study Support, Ledger & Growth Path

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business in Barnsley is seeking a Trainee Accountant to start a career in finance/accounting. This role offers a blend of responsibilities such as managing purchase and sales ledgers, assisting with payroll, and engaging in month-end processes. The ideal candidate will have either hands-on finance experience or an educational background in the field. Offers like study support, continuous training, and a flexible working schedule make this an appealing position for career growth in accounting.

Benefits

Study support

Continuous training and development

Flexible start/finish times

Free parking

Qualifications

• Understanding of key financial and accounting processes.
• Strong desire to develop professionally in accounting.
• Ability to work well within a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Manage Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger invoicing processes.
• Handle payments and cash allocation.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Assist with payroll processing.
• Support month-end processes as skills improve.

Skills

Experience or educational background in finance/accounting

Great numerical accuracy

Strong technical skills, including Excel

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Desire to build a long-term accounting career

Job description

A well-established manufacturing business in Barnsley is seeking a Trainee Accountant to start a career in finance/accounting. This role offers a blend of responsibilities such as managing purchase and sales ledgers, assisting with payroll, and engaging in month-end processes. The ideal candidate will have either hands-on finance experience or an educational background in the field. Offers like study support, continuous training, and a flexible working schedule make this an appealing position for career growth in accounting.