Full job descriptionTrainee Accounts Assistant / Junior Accounts Assistant (AAT)
Salary: £26,500 to £28,500, depending on experience Study support: Full AAT study package, including course fees, exam costs and paid study leave Location: Welwyn Garden City (office based, free parking) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
Start your finance career with a team that invests in youAre you early in your AAT studies or ready to take your first proper step into accountancy? This is a brilliant opportunity for a bright, motivated junior to join a busy and friendly finance team and build real, hands-on experience across the whole accounts function.
Our client is a well-established business that operates across the UK and works on major projects within its sector. The company is growing quickly and this newly created role is a genuine ground-floor opportunity for someone who wants to learn, develop and grow a career in finance.
No two days are the same. Full training is provided and you will be supported every step of the way. If you have a keen eye for detail, a positive attitude and a genuine interest in building a career in finance, we would like to hear from you.
What is in it for youOur client offers:
*Full AAT study support, including course fees, exam costs and paid study leave
*In-house training, seminars and workshops to help you grow
*Recognition rewards and regular team bonding days
*Client entertainment and charity events
*A flat, autonomous structure where your ideas are heard
*A social, collaborative and genuinely positive culture
*A team that hires for attitude and cultural fit first, not just skills
What you will be doingWith full training and support, you will get involved across the finance function, including:
*Raising and entering invoices, then entering and filing payment certificates onto the accounts system
*Chasing outstanding debt and liaising with clients and collection agencies
*Running credit checks on new and existing clients
*Gaining exposure to legal collection letters and CCJs as your knowledge grows
*Bank reconciliations for the UK and Ireland (sterling and euros)
*Cashbook and general ledger entries and journals
*Analysing and reconciling company card and fuel card statements
*Banking cheques
*Providing cover for payroll, mileage and expense claims when needed
*General office filing and support across the team
*Other ad hoc duties across the finance function
Do not worry if some of this is new to you. If you have the right attitude and a willingness to learn, our client will teach you the rest.
About you*Keen to build a career in finance, ideally early in your AAT studies or ready to begin
*Genuine attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
*A confident, friendly communicator both on the phone and in writing
*Organised, reliable and comfortable working to deadlines in a busy team
*A real team player who is happy to muck in and get stuck in
*Any accounts experience is a bonus, but attitude matters most
Ready to apply?If this sounds like the right next step for you, apply today with your CV and one of our consultants will be in touch.