Trainee Accounts Assistant

Axon Moore; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing business in Blackburn is seeking a Trainee Accounts Assistant to support the finance team. The ideal candidate is intelligent and ambitious, with plans to pursue AAT qualifications. Responsibilities include processing supplier invoices and maintaining records, with training provided. The role offers a salary up to £27,000, 25 days of annual leave, and hybrid working after probation. A comprehensive benefits package including study support is also included.

Benefits

AAT study support

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Qualifications

• Experience working within an office environment, ideally in finance, is preferred.
• Desire to study AAT qualifications is essential.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and matching them to purchase orders.
• Assisting in the set-up of new suppliers.
• Carrying out supplier statement reconciliations.
• Resolving invoice queries and disputes.
• Maintaining accurate records on the system.

Skills

Good communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Studying AAT qualifications or desire to study

Job description

Trainee Accounts Assistant | £25,000-£27,000 | Blackburn & Hybrid | 25 Days plus Bank Holidays | AAT Study Support Provided

Axon Moore is pleased to be working with a rapidly growing business based in Blackburn who are looking for a trainee accounts assistant to join their finance team.

We are looking for an intelligent and ambitious individual who is looking to pursue a career in accounting and finance with AAT study support on offer.

Reporting directly into the management accountant, your responsibilities will include supporting with the purchase ledger function for the business, with potential to increase responsibilities over time. The ideal candidate would preferably have some experience working within an office environment, ideally within finance, or has started/has the desire to start their AAT qualifications.

Full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Processing supplier invoices, matching them to purchase order
• Assisting in the set-up of new suppliers
• Carry out supplier statement reconciliations
• Resolving any invoice queries and disputes
• Maintaining accurate records onto the system
• Ad hoc tasks and duties as directed by the team manager

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience working within an office environment - ideally within a finance department but not essential
• Studying/desire to study AAT qualifications
• Good communication skills and telephone manner
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and part of a team

Benefits & Package

• Starting salary up to £27,000
• 37.5 hours per week
• Hybrid working after probationary period
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
• AAT study support
• Company pension scheme
• Plus other additional benefits

Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team at (url removed)