Trainee Accountant

Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Trainee Accountant to join a well-recognised Professional Services company based in Bradford-on-Avon. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:

£30,000 - £35,000 plus study support package, hybrid remote working and wider benefits package

Roles and responsibilities over time will include but not limited to

Support agreed purchase order processes, including assisting staff with raising, editing, approving and receipting of purchase orders

Involved in production of month-end accounts

Prepayments and accruals processing through the ledger for month end accounting

Produce aged creditors reports and review regularly. Take appropriate actions to maintain tidy and accurate purchase ledger accounts

Reconcile the month end accounts payable to the ledger

Take ownership of the invoice processing system, maintaining vendor templates and monitoring processing accuracy

Ensure accurate and timely payments are made to suppliers and remittance advices are sent in a timely manner

Reconcile supplier statements where received

Communication with budget holders and suppliers

Learn how payroll works in HR Information System

Gain knowledge and experience to ultimately be responsible for monthly pension accounting and processing to include query resolution

Ownership of the timeliness, accuracy and integrity of month-end payroll processes and journalling into accounts

Ensuring all payroll queries are responded to within agreed timeframe. Either responding directly, delegating appropriately or liaising with other departments to ensure an appropriate resolution is reached

Take responsibility for the Fixed Assets Register

Perform monthly bank reconciliations and journalling for income accounting including accruals

Be part of the team working with external auditors to provide information and respond to queries

Person specification

Currently studying towards / ready begin professional qualification (ACA / ACMA / ACCA)

Relevant degree related to the role (AAT also considered)

Current experience working within a finance team

Competent using IT tools with experience using MS packages - can demonstrate Excel skills

Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills

An active willingness and ability to learn and develop new knowledge and skills

A confident communicator who works well within a team

£30,000 - £35,000 plus study support package, hybrid remote working and wider benefits package

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