Trainee Accounts Assistant

We are working with a well-established and growing business based in Telford to recruit for a Trainee Accounts Assistant to join the team on a permanent basis. It is a great opportunity for an individual wishing to embark on a career in accountancy while working in a friendly and supportive environment. Working within a small finance team, the Accounts Assistant will support the finance department with the day-to-day accounting and administrative tasks required to ensure the smooth running of the company.

• Accurately log multi-currency purchase ledger invoices
• Respond to supplier purchase ledger queries and complete filing as appropriate
• Ensure invoices and/or purchase orders are approved
• Reconcile supplier statements and manage any discrepancies
• Process expense claims and credit card statements
• Produce payment run for due and approved invoices
• Provide effective credit control, including reviewing sales ledger accounts, contacting customers regarding overdue payments and raising debit notes where appropriate
• Provide reception cover as required including meeting and greeting visitors and answering calls via the switchboard
• Produce and maintain spreadsheets and records as required
• Set up payments on the online banking system for authorisation by a Manager
• Accounting support including reconciliations and postings
• Other general accounting and administration duties which may be required from time to time.

Experience isn’t necessary for this role as full training and support will be given. You will need to be a team player with good communication skills. You will be proactive and professional who has a good eye for detail and enjoys working with numbers/data.

We will carefully consider your details and advise if we’re able to progress with your application within 72 working hours
. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won’t be retained. So, if you’re not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.