Trainee Accounts Assistant

Rd Financial Recruitment Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading company is looking for a Trainee Accounts Assistant in Hayes, offering a salary between £28,000 and £30,000. This role supports the Accounts Receivable team with invoice processing and provides full study support for those pursuing AAT, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications. Ideal for someone eager to start their finance career with comprehensive training and development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free premium company products

Generous staff discounts

Study support (AAT/ACCA/CIMA)

Friendly, collaborative team

Training and long-term development

Free parking and good transport links

Qualifications

• Organised, eager to learn, and want to grow in a finance role.
• Some finance experience is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily invoice processing.
• Prepare and process customer refunds.
• Investigate invoice issues with departments.
• Help prepare manual invoices/credit notes.
• Reconcile payments and maintain ledgers.

Skills

Interest in finance and accounting

Good Excel and Outlook skills

High attention to detail

Strong organisation and communication skills

Education

Studying AAT, ACCA, or CIMA

Job description

Salary £28,000-£30,000 Benefits: Free premium products, staff discounts, and full study support from day one

Location: Hayes, Middlesex (Hybrid - 4 days office, 1 day home)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £28,000-£30,000
Benefits: Free premium products, staff discounts, and full study support from day one

Introduction
We're hiring on behalf of a market-leading business with a premium product range and strong UK retail presence. With over 20 years of growth and partnerships with major retailers, this company offers a supportive environment, structured training, and excellent career potential.

Due to ongoing success, a new opening has been created for a Trainee Accounts Assistant to join the team at their UK HQ in Hayes. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start or grow a career in finance while studying towards a professional qualification.

The Role
Supporting the Accounts Receivable team, you'll help with invoice processing, reconciliations, and queries. You'll receive full training and gradually take on more responsibility.

Key Duties:

• Assist with daily invoice processing
• Prepare and process customer refunds
• Investigate invoice issues with departments
• Help prepare manual invoices/credit notes
• Reconcile payments and maintain ledgers
• Send out invoices and statements
• Answer finance queries by email and phone
• Keep accurate records and support daily tasks
• Help across the finance team when needed

About You
You're organised, eager to learn, and want to grow in a finance role. You might be studying AAT, ACCA, or CIMA or planning to start. Some finance experience is helpful but not essential.

You'll Need:

• Interest in finance and accounting
• Willingness to study with full support
• Good Excel and Outlook skills
• High attention to detail
• Positive, professional attitude
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• Ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines

The Offer

• £28,000-£30,000 salary
• Study support (AAT/ACCA/CIMA)
• Free premium company products
• Generous staff discounts
• Hybrid: 4 days office, 1 day remote (Friday)
• Friendly, collaborative team
• Training and long-term development
• Free parking and good transport links
• 40-hour work week, Mon-Fri

Apply Now
If you're ready to kickstart your finance career with full support, apply today. Submit your CV and a short note outlining your interest. Interviews are being arranged now.