Full job descriptionTitle: Graduate Trainee Accountant
Location: Islington – 100% Office Based
Salary: £28,000 – £30,000
Our client, a multinational fashion group based in London, is looking for an ambitious and motivated Graduate Trainee Accountant to join their finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to begin their career in accounting and gain broad, hands-on experience within an international business. Working closely with the finance, operations and management teams, the successful candidate will support the day-to-day accounting function while developing their technical knowledge and practical finance experience.
Key Responsibilities:
*Assist with day-to-day bookkeeping and general accounting administration
*Process purchase invoices, expenses and supporting documentation
*Raise sales invoices, credit notes and customer statements
*Allocate customer and supplier payments accurately
*Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable
*Support bank, supplier and customer account reconciliations
*Prepare and post journals, accruals and prepayments
*Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes
*Support the preparation of monthly management accounts
*Assist with VAT returns and other statutory reporting requirements
*Help maintain accurate financial records across internal accounting systems
*Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
*Support the preparation of reports and financial information for management
*Assist with audit preparation and respond to information requests
*Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and queries
*Work closely with other departments to ensure financial information is accurate and up to date
*Provide general finance and administrative support to the wider team
Candidate Requirements:
*Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics or another relevant discipline
*Strong interest in developing a long-term career in accounting and finance
*Good understanding of basic accounting principles
*Strong numerical and analytical skills
*Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
*Strong written and spoken English
*Good Excel and general Microsoft Office skills
*Confident working with numbers and financial information
*Strong organisation and time-management skills
*Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment
*Proactive, enthusiastic and keen to learn
*Previous finance, accounting, bookkeeping or office experience through an internship, placement or part-time role would be advantageous
*Experience using Xero or another accounting system would be advantageous