Trainee Finance Assistant

Wise Monkey Recruitment ltd; Horsham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Trainee Finance Assistant to manage financial administration and bookkeeping for clients. This office-based role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a desire to pursue a career in finance. Full training on relevant tools like Xero and Sage will be provided, with a structured approach to support daily operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar bookkeeping role preferred.
• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced workplace.
• Possess an organised, methodical approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for bookkeeping and financial administration.
• Support the Office Manager with routine administrative tasks.
• Training provided for all bookkeeping duties.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Professionalism

Education

Minimum Maths & English GCSE at grade C or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Sage 50

MS Office

Job description

Trainee Finance Assistant

Job Summary:

The Trainee Financial Assistant has attained a specific set of skills to help manage the financial administration of the business clients, as well as a good organisational ability.

Working independently for large parts of the week, the role requires professionalism, accuracy and attention to detail.

They will be accountable for bookkeeping and financial administration of the business obligations daily, monthly, quarterly and annually. They will also be responsible for supporting Office Manager undertaking basic and routine administrative duties.

A strong desire to pursue a career in bookkeeping and financial management is essential.

Skills required

Minimum Maths & English GCSE at grade C (or equivalent) or above
Experience in a similar (ideally bookkeeping) role
A good knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word and Excel
Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced workplace
Possess an organised, methodical and systematic approach to work
Good telephone manner

Bookkeeping Responsibilities (full training will be provided):

Xero & Sage 50 Experience
All bookkeeping duties including purchase and sales ledger
Payroll Journals
Bank and credit card reconciliation
Raising and distributing invoices and monthly account statements
Credit control
Assist in VAT return preparations
Report generation (debtors, profit and loss, etc)

Administrative Duties:

Supporting the day to day running of the office
Answering the telephone and responding to email enquiries
Ordering supplies
Liaising with suppliers

This role is office based, Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm. Please do not apply if you are looking to WFH or Hybrid.

If you have the required skills and this role sounds like you, do not hesitate to apply now!

Due to volume, we are sadly unable to respond to unsuccessful applications.