Trainee Accounts Assistant

Adecco; Harlow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Harlow is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their vibrant team. The ideal candidate will support various accounting tasks, ensuring diligence and attention to detail in a dynamic environment. This role offers excellent career progression opportunities, a supportive workplace, and various benefits including holiday and private healthcare.

Benefits

Progression opportunities

21 days holiday plus BH

Auto Enrolment into pension from day 1

Private Health care after 2 years service

Exciting & rewarding Social team events

Qualifications

• Friendly, approachable, and well-organised.
• Ability to adapt to different tasks daily.
• Excellent communication skills and keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase ledger and resolving supplier queries.
• Conducting bank reconciliations and posting receipts.
• Assisting with monthly management accounts preparation.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organisation

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

AAT Qualified or Interest in AAT

Tools

SAGE 50

Job description

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Office based - Harlow 09:00-17:00/08:30-16:30

Salary up to £24,

Are you looking to study AAT, have an interest in Accounts/ Finance, or AAT Qualified & looking for your first opportunity?

This is the PERFECT role for you!

• Exciting & rewarding Social team events.
• One to one support & Development.
• Progression opportunities.
• 21 days holiday (plus BH), increasing to 26 days after 2 years service
• Auto Enrolment into pension from day 1
• Private Health care after 2 year's service

About Our Client:

Our client is a dynamic and vibrant organisation, known for their friendly and welcoming team. They are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team and contribute to their continued success. With a supportive work environment and excellent opportunities for career growth, this is the perfect role for someone eager to kick start their career in accounts.

About The Job:

In this role, the chosen candidate will work closely with the Senior Accounts Clerk and Group Finance Manager to support various accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will be friendly, approachable, and well-organised, with the ability to adapt to different tasks on a daily basis. They will have excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail. Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel is essential, and experience with SAGE 50 would be beneficial but not essential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing purchase ledger, coding and posting invoices on SAGE, and resolving supplier queries
• Conducting bank reconciliations
• Posting receipts and payments from the cashbook
• Assisting with monthly management accounts preparation
• Approving purchase invoices by matching them with POs, delivery notes, etc.
• Reconciling monthly credit card statements
• Producing the monthly payment run
• Maintaining organised and up-to-date filing systems
• Providing support to the Senior Accounts Clerk and Group Finance Manager
• Assisting the Payroll Clerk

If you are looking for a role where you can contribute to a fantastic team, grow your career, and enjoy a range of benefits, we encourage you to apply today!

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.