Trainee Bookkeeper - Herne Bay

Recruitment Growth Ideas; Herne Bay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic startup company in Herne Bay is looking for an enthusiastic Trainee Accounts Assistant. This role involves providing clerical and accounting support, processing stock purchases, and assisting with ledgers. The ideal candidate has strong communication and teamwork skills, alongside proficiency with MS Office. Full training and career progression opportunities are offered in this collaborative environment.

Benefits

Full training and mentoring

Exposure to startup-level accounting

Real career progression opportunities

Supportive, collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Accounts experience preferred but not essential.
• Familiarity with invoice-scanning software is advantageous but not required.
• Well-presented with a positive, success-driven attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and accounting support to the finance department.
• Process and input stock purchases.
• Reconcile supplier statements and prepare payments.
• Assist with purchase ledger, sales ledger, and general admin tasks.
• Prepare and maintain accurate accounting records and spreadsheets.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Self-disciplined

Proficient with MS Office

Able to work accurately to deadlines

Job description

Overview

About Us At Recruitment Growth Ideas, we’re transforming the recruitment industry through innovation and service excellence. We’re now offering a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic Trainee Accounts Assistant to join our dynamic team. This is the perfect role for someone eager to build a finance career within a fast-moving startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and accounting support to the finance department
• Process and input stock purchases
• Reconcile supplier statements and prepare payments
• Assist with purchase ledger, sales ledger, and general admin tasks
• Prepare and maintain accurate accounting records and spreadsheets
• Support colleagues across departments as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Accounts experience preferred but not essential
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Self-disciplined, reliable, and proactive
• Proficient with MS Office, especially Excel
• Able to work accurately to deadlines
• Familiarity with invoice-scanning software (advantageous, not required)
• Well-presented with a positive, success-driven attitude

What You’ll Gain

• Full training and mentoring from an experienced finance team
• Exposure to startup-level accounting and business operations
• Real career progression opportunities as the company grows
• Supportive, collaborative work culture