Trainee Accounts Assistant

ORKA FINANCIAL; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Trainee Accounts Assistant for their client in Slough. This role involves processing supplier invoices, assisting with bookkeeping, and supporting financial administration tasks. Candidates should have strong accuracy, attention to detail, and basic IT skills. Previous finance experience is not required as training will be provided. The position offers a salary based on experience and includes great benefits.

Benefits

Great benefits

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with the ability to follow established procedures.
• Basic understanding of finance and accounting principles.
• No prior finance experience needed; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and ensure they are recorded accurately.
• Assist with basic bookkeeping tasks and posting transactions.
• Support with processing employee expense claims.
• Carry out routine financial administration.
• Assist with data entry and reconciliations.
• Provide cover for team members when needed.

Skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to follow procedures

Basic IT skills

Effective communication

Organised

Working towards AAT

Job description

Location: Not Specified
Type: Permanent
Salary: Not Specified

Orka Financial are working with a great client of ours who are based in Slough that is looking to recruit a Trainee Accounts Assistant. This role reports into the Financial Controller and the role will be carry out routine accounting and administrative tasks to support the finance team. The role includes processing supplier invoices, assisting with bookkeeping, handling expenses, and providing cover for other finance staff when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and ensure they are recorded accurately.
• Assist with basic bookkeeping tasks, including posting transactions to the accounting system.
• Support with processing employee expense claims and maintaining petty cash records.
• Carry out routine financial administration, including filing and document maintenance.
• Assist with data entry, reconciliations, and other routine finance tasks as directed.
• Provide cover for team members during absence or busy periods.
• Follow established finance procedures and maintain accurate records.

Key Skills

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain consistent standards.
• Basic IT skills, including use of spreadsheets.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.
• Organised and able to manage routine tasks reliably.
• Working towards AAT or willing to enroll.
• No previous finance experience required; training will be provided.

Salary DOE + great benefits.