Trainee Accounts Assistant: Start Your Finance Career

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 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.