Trainee Accounts Assistant (Full time)

Heidi Wright Recruitment; Penrith; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Trainee Accounts Assistant for a well-known company in Penrith. This role offers full training and a clear progression path with various career advancement opportunities. Responsibilities include processing invoices, supplier ledger maintenance, and supporting audits. The ideal candidate will have good numeracy, strong IT skills, and good communication abilities. A starting salary of £23,500 to £25,000 is offered plus additional benefits including annual bonus and pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company Pension scheme

Accounting Training and professional development

On-site parking

Supportive team environment with long-term growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Desirable 12 months previous admin or finance experience.
• Good knowledge and proficiency in numeracy and IT.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices.
• Matching to Purchase Orders/Goods Received Notes.
• Supplier ledger maintenance & reconciliations.
• Handling supplier queries.
• Maintaining accurate financial records.
• Supporting with audits and general finance admin.

Skills

Good numeracy and accuracy

Strong IT skills (Excel, Outlook)

Good communicator

Organised, reliable, and willing to learn

Discreet when handling financial information

Education

GCSEs with good grades (Maths & English)

Job description

A great opportunity for someone starting out in finance. A newly created role, we’re recruiting a Trainee Accounts Assistant for a well known company located in Penrith, offering full training and a clear route to progress within the accounts function.

Role Overview

• Processing supplier invoices
• Matching to Purchase Orders/Goods Received Notes
• Supplier ledger maintenance & reconciliations
• Handling supplier queries
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting with audits and general finance admin

What We're Looking For

• Good numeracy and accuracy
• Strong IT skills (Excel, Outlook)
• Good communicator
• Organised, reliable, and willing to learn
• Discreet when handling financial information
• 12 months previous admin or finance experience (desirable)
• GCSEs with good grades (Maths & English)

Progression

• Trainee Accounts Assistant → Accounts Assistant → Assistant Accountant → Management Accountant/Financial Accountant

Salary & Benefits

• Salary £23,500 - £25,000 starting salary (reviewed annually / in line with progression)
• Annual Bonus (Discretionary based on company performance)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Pension scheme
• Accounting Training and professional development
• On-site parking
• Supportive team environment with long-term growth opportunities
• Full time 37.5 hours, Permanent role
• Working hours Monday - Friday 09:00-17:00

If you’re motivated to start a long-term career in accounting, I’d be delighted to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.