Trainee Accounts Assistant Ely £17-20,000 JHB32465 This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a proactive individual looking to start their career within accounts. As a trainee account assistant you will report directly to the Assistant Accountant and can expect a great deal of mentoring, support and a fully subsidised AAT study package. Responsibilities Include: General purchase ledger duties including: Coding and processing of purchase invoices Invoice clearing against purchase orders Process staff expenses and credit card purchases Responsible for supplier payment runs via Barclays.Net Post all cash outgoings via Sage 50 Issue remittance advices to suppliers Reconcile supplier statements Set up of new supplier accounts, including completion of credit application forms Maintain and reconcile petty cash General sales ledger duties including: Sales order processing Sales invoicing Post all cash incomings via Sage 50 Credit control Bank Reconciliations Maintain the accounts email inbox Annual archiving of finance records Answering and screening of 'Accounts' telephone calls and management of voicemails General accounts assistance Provide cover for travel & accommodation bookings and assist during busy periods Provide cover for HR Administrator's Reception duties including welcoming visitors to Reception, opening and distribution of post, answering and screening of 'Reception' telephone calls and management of voicemails Purchasing/replenishing canteen items Any other duties befitting the role Candidates require: Excellent attention to detail Actively wanting to pursue an AAT qualification Ability to work to monthly deadlines Previous experience of working in an Accounts department preferable Previous Sage Accounts 50 experience advantageous Confident user of Microsoft Office advantageous, particularly Excel Willingness to learn and progress Good team working skills Enthusiasm In return my clients offer a full AAT study package and a competitive salary/benefits package. If you have not received a response from me within 4 working days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful for this vacancy. We update our vacancies daily so please do not hesitate to apply if another vacancy catches your eye. Neaves & Neat Employment Services Ltd. are acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy