Trainee Accounting & Payroll Assistant

Ashley Rees Associates; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A service organisation in Bristol is seeking a Trainee Accounting and Payroll Assistant to support payroll operations and financial tasks. This newly created role is ideal for those looking to grow their career, offering AAT study support. Strong communication and numerical skills are essential. Responsibilities include managing payroll, VAT returns, and ledger tasks.

Benefits

AAT study support

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an office or finance team is essential.
• Demonstrate strong numerical and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the running of payroll.
• Prepare VAT returns.
• Manage sales and purchase ledger.
• Reconcile bank statements.
• Identify discrepancies with financial transactions.
• Process expenses.
• Assist with private and workplace pension queries.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong numerical skills

Excel proficiency

Job description

A service organisation based in central Bristol is currently recruiting and Trainee Accounting and Payroll Assistant to join their team.

This is a newly created role working for a growing business and is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field. AAT study support can also be offered.

Duties will include:

• Assist with the running of payroll
• VAT returns
• Sales and purchase ledger
• Reconcile bank statements
• Identify discrepancies with financial transactions
• Process expenses
• Assist with Private and Workplace pension queries

Previous experience of working in an office/finance team is essential. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator and be able to demonstrate strong numerical and excel skills.