Trainee Accountant
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- England, Surrey, Epsom
- Salary
- £16000 - £18000 per annum + Study support for AAT
- Posted
- 10 Jan 2017
- Closes
- 17 Jan 2017
- Ref
- 13789331/001
- Contact
- Joseph Potter
- Job Title
- Accounts Assistant
- Category
- Accountancy Practice
- Experience Levels
- Entry Level
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Fantastic opportunity to progress within a top 50 accountancy firm as a trainee accountant. Study support will be provided towards an AAT qualification.
Client Details
My client is a leading top 50 accountancy practice based near Epsom. They are looking for a trainee accountant to join at an entry level to progress within the company. In return, they are offering a full AAT study package for the individual.
Description
Key tasks include:
Purchase ledger:
- Log incoming invoices onto Access accounting system
- Stamp invoices and code to correct account
- Send invoices out for authorisation and track their return
- Release on Access approved invoices for payment
- Ensure invoices are electronically scanned and allocated
- Process BACS payments
- File invoices
- Reconciliation of statements from suppliers and following up differences
- Reconciliation of purchase ledger to purchase ledger control account
Petty cash:
- Make payments
- Reconcile on a regular basis
Clients Monies:
- Processing Client Monies
- Support the Accounts Assistant in processing client monies payments
Profile
Personal specification:
- Numerate with minimum GCSE B (or equivalent) in mathematics
- Awareness of deadlines and ability to prioritise and be flexible if priorities change
- IT literate - able to use Excel/Word and ability to learn use of the Access accounting system
- Accurate processor of information onto accounting systems
Job Offer
Salary around £16,000 per annum