Trainee Accountant

Location Bath
Discipline: Accounting & Finance
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £28000.0
Contact name: Sam Young

Contact email: sam.young@wh-employment.co.uk
Job ref: 4766
Published: 1 day ago
JOB TITLE: Junior Accountant LOCATION: Bath  SALARY & BENEFITS: £28,000.00 plus study support HOURS: Full time 

White Horse Employment are exclusively partnering with a high-growth retail company in the Bath area, who are looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant. This newly created and exciting opportunity involves a variety of transactional finance responsibilities, reporting into the Financial Controller.

DAY TO DAY YOU WILL BE:

  • Manage customer accounts, ensuring timely debt payment and reconciliation of accounts
  • Resolve invoice and delivery queries, providing necessary documents and taking payments over the phone
  • Use appropriate methods (telephone/email) to collect outstanding debt and create credit notes where needed
  • Set up customer payment plans according to company policy and prepare files for litigation if required
  • Process and sort departmental and director’s post, ensuring timely invoice entry and approvals
  • Prepare twice-monthly BACS runs, set up currency payments, and send remittance advices for payments
  • Perform daily bank reconciliations, verify expense accuracy, and assist with reporting and data gathering
  • Provide administrative support, handle petty cash, and collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth financial operations

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Studied at degree level or AAT qualified
  • Strong IT skills Good communications skills
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Analytical with an eye for detail
  • Wanting to study towards Accountancy qualification

This role is ideal for a graduate or AAT level 4 qualified accountant looking to progress with a ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification. If you are someone who would like to develop their skills in all areas of transactional finance, and work for a fast growing company that is committed to developing and supporting their employees, please apply now.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

  • Yearly bonus

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CB- Junior Accountant Bath