Trainee Finance Assistant

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business in Droitwich is seeking a Trainee Finance Assistant to join their friendly finance team. This entry-level role offers a salary of up to £23,000 per annum and includes training across key finance processes. The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in finance, strong attention to detail, and good numeracy and IT skills. Generous benefits include 33 days holiday, a pension scheme, and life insurance.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Life insurance (up to 4x salary)

Early finish every Friday

Supportive training and development environment

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in finance and accounting.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Good numeracy and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with sales ledger and customer invoicing.
• Supporting purchase ledger processing and supplier payments.
• Helping with payment runs and bank transactions.
• Carrying out general office administration tasks.
• Assisting with monthly finance reports and reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

IT skills, especially Excel

Proactive attitude

Team spirit

Education

Studying towards AAT or looking to start AAT

Job description

Overview

Trainee Finance Assistant – Location: Droitwich – Salary: Up to £23,000 per annum – Hours: 37 hours per week onsite (Mon-Thurs 8:00-4:30, Fri 8:00-1:00).

Are you looking to start your career in finance? We're working with a well-established and respected manufacturing business in Droitwich that is looking to welcome a Trainee Finance Assistant into their friendly and supportive finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a keen interest in finance and administration, who is eager to learn and develop their skills in a hands-on, varied role. You\'ll gain exposure to key finance processes including purchase ledger, banking, payroll support, and monthly reporting.

You'll be joining a small, collaborative team where training and development are a priority, making this an ideal first or second step into a finance career.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with sales ledger and customer invoicing
• Supporting purchase ledger processing and supplier payments
• Helping with payment runs and bank transactions
• Carrying out general office administration and finance-related tasks
• Assisting with monthly finance reports and reconciliations
• Supporting the preparation of bank payments in various currencies

Profile / Qualifications

• A genuine interest in finance and accounting
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Good numeracy and IT skills, especially Excel
• A proactive, can-do attitude and team spirit
• Previous office or admin experience is helpful but not essential
• Studying towards AAT or looking to start AAT would be a bonus

What’s on Offer

• Up to £23,000 salary
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays (rising with service)
• Generous pension scheme
• Life insurance (up to 4x salary)
• Early finish every Friday
• Supportive training and development environment

If you\'re looking to kickstart your finance career in a stable and supportive business, then hit apply!