Trainee Accounts Assistant

Castle Employment; Birstall; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in Birstall is seeking a Trainee Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role offers exposure to various finance tasks, including bank reconciliations and payroll development. Ideal candidates will have 12-18 months of experience in a finance role and possess strong IT and communication skills. The position provides a salary range of £24,000 to £28,000.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Easily commutable from nearby locations

Qualifications

• 12-18 months of experience in a finance role.
• Proactive attitude with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with bank reconciliations and maintaining records.
• Processing expenses and supporting with transactions.
• Supporting month-end processes and reporting activities.
• Learning payroll as part of development.

Skills

Experience in a finance-related role

Good IT and Excel skills

Organised and accurate approach

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

A well-established business based in Birstall is looking to recruit a Trainee Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a permanent, full-time basis. Offering a salary of £24,000 to £28,000 (depending on experience), this is a fantastic opportunity for someone with 12-18 months' finance experience who\'s eager to develop their career in a supportive and professional environment.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you\'ll gain hands-on experience across a wide range of finance tasks, with the chance to build up valuable knowledge in payroll as you progress.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate records
• Processing expenses and supporting with company card transactions
• Supporting month-end processes and reporting activities
• Posting and processing entries across ledgers
• Helping the finance team with admin tasks and ad hoc duties
• Learning and gaining exposure to payroll as part of your development

What\'s we're looking for

• Experience in a finance-related role (e.g. Accounts Assistant, Finance Admin, Purchase/Sales Ledger)
• Good IT and Excel skills
• An organised, accurate approach and the ability to work to deadlines
• A proactive attitude with strong communication skills and a team-player mindset

Based in Birstall, the role is easily commutable from Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Dewsbury, Morley and Batley. Free on-site parking is available, and the office is well-served by public transport.

If you\'re looking to build on your finance career and gain great all-round exposure in a friendly and supportive team, click apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.