Trainee Administration Clerk

Jobwise; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned firm in Greater Manchester is seeking a Trainee Administration Clerk to join their finance team. The role requires good numeracy, attention to detail, and basic Excel skills. You'll be responsible for tasks such as completing Excel checks, verifying payments, and managing data. In return, you can expect a competitive salary, training, and a supportive work environment. This role is ideal for recent college leavers or those seeking their first office administration role.

Benefits

Salary increments after 1 & 2 years

20 days + 8 bank holidays

Training and career development

Weekly fruit boxes

Christmas hamper

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Confidence opening spreadsheets and searching for information.
• Organised, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Interest in finance and developing a finance career is a big advantage.

Responsibilities

• Completing Excel-based checks on customer refunds and Direct Cash reports.
• Verifying payment sources via online banking.
• Submitting Excel-based journals for payments received.
• Handling internal queries related to refunds and postings.
• Working mainly in Excel to search, process, and manage data.
• Occasional reception cover.

Skills

Good numeracy

Attention to detail

Basic Excel skills

Education

NVQ Business Admin

Job description

Confident with Excel and numbers? Start your career in finance!

Our family-owned firm in Stockport is looking for a Trainee Administration Clerk to join their finance team. This is a back-office role where accuracy, attention to detail, and basic Excel skills are essential. It's perfect for college leavers, NVQ Business Admin graduates, or anyone looking for their first / second office administration role.

What will you be doing as a Trainee Administration Clerk?

• Completing Excel-based checks on customer refunds and Direct Cash reports
• Verifying payment sources via online banking
• Submitting Excel-based journals for payments received
• Handling internal queries related to refunds and postings
• Working mainly in Excel to search, process, and manage data
• Occasional reception cover

We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

• Good numeracy and strong attention to detail
• Confidence opening spreadsheets and searching for information
• Basic Excel skills (filters, lookup tables, formatting)
• Organised, proactive, and eager to learn
• Interest in finance and developing a finance career is a big advantage

What will you get in return for your work as a Trainee Administration Clerk?

• Salary: £22,932 with increments after 1 & 2 years plus RPI rise
• Hours: 9am-5pm, 35 hours per week
• Holiday: 20 days + 8 bank holidays
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• Training and career development, with opportunity to gain finance qualifications including AAT
• Weekly fruit boxes, Christmas hamper, staff discounts
• Supportive, family-run environment

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