Trainee Finance Assistant

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business in Droitwich is seeking a Trainee Finance Assistant. This role offers up to £23,000 per annum and involves assisting with sales ledger, purchase ledger, and general office administration. Ideal for someone interested in finance with attention to detail and eagerness to learn. A supportive training environment is provided, along with generous benefits including holidays and a pension scheme.

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.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Previous office or admin experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sales ledger and customer invoicing.
• Support purchase ledger processing and supplier payments.
• Help with payment runs and bank transactions.
• Carry out general office administration and finance tasks.
• Assist with monthly finance reports and reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of bank payments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy skills

IT skills (especially Excel)

Proactive attitude

Team spirit

Education

Studying towards 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.

Key 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!