Trainee Accounts Assistant

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Trainee Accounts Assistant in Harlow to support accounting tasks and work closely with the Senior Accounts Clerk. The role includes processing purchase ledgers and assisting with management accounts preparation. Ideal for candidates eager to start their careers in finance, offering excellent perks including career development opportunities and private health care after service. Join a dynamic and friendly team today!

Benefits

Social team events

Christmas parties

One to one support & Development

Progression opportunities

21 days holiday, increasing to 26 days

Auto Enrolment into pension

Private Health care after 2 years

Life Cover at 2 x salary

Qualifications

• Friendly and approachable with excellent communication skills.
• Able to adapt to different tasks daily.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Interest in Accounts/Finance or AAT Qualified

Tools

SAGE 50

Job description

Trainee Accounts Assistant

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!

Benefits & Perks

• Exciting & rewarding Social team events.
• Christmas parties.
• 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
• Life Cover at 2 x salary

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!

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.