A successful and growing business based in Swadlincote are looking to recruit a Trainee Accounts Assistant on a permanent, full time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior candidate to learn all aspects of accounts and progress within the business. The duties of the role will include but not be limited to:
• Credit control: chasing outstanding debts in a proactive, timely manner and taking payments
• Purchase ledger: processing invoices and liaising with suppliers
• Sales ledger: allocating payments, sending invoices
• Assisting with month end duties
• Bank reconciliations
• Resolution of account queries
• Shadowing colleagues to build your skills and knowledge within accounting The successful candidate will have at least 1 year of experience working in an accounts role, such as Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger and Credit Control. The duties of this role will evolve as you build your knowledge and skills. This position would suit a committed junior candidate who is looking for a career and has aspirations to progress to an accountant level role. Good IT skills, including Excel would be an advantage. The company are offering a salary of £16,000 plus study support, 22 days holiday bank holidays and onsite parking. The hours of work are 8.30 am - 5.00 pm.