Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Trainee Accounts Assistant
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Trainee Accounts Assistant (AAT level 2)
£26,500 - £28,500 + Training + Career Progression + Company Benefits
Blackpool
Are you AAT level 2 qualified, looking for a career as an accounts assistant in a varied role within a growing business that offers long-term stability, career progression and the opportunity to develop your finance skills?
On offer is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and expanding retail business. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you'll support the day-to-day accounting function across multiple income streams while contributing to the continued growth of the business.
This varied role combines sales ledger, purchase ledger and stock accounting responsibilities. You'll reconcile customer payments, process supplier invoices, support import administration and assist with wider finance tasks including reporting, foreign currency transactions and credit control. The role offers exposure to a broad range of accounting duties within a fast-paced commercial environment.
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This role would suit a Junior Accounts Assistant looking for a varied role within a growing company who offer long-term stability, career progression and the opportunity to develop your finance skills within a career.
The Role:
- Processing and reconciling customer payments and investigating discrepancies
- Purchase ledger processing, supplier invoice matching and payment runs
- Recording customer refunds and associated stock movements
- Supporting imported stock administration, including freight and customs documentation
- Assisting with financial reporting, foreign currency transactions and credit control
Monday to Friday (9am-5.30pm)
The Person:
- AAT level 2
- Looking for a career as Accounts Assistant
- Commutable to Blackpool
Reference: BBBH26523B
Keywords: Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Sage 50, Finance Administrator, Reconciliations, Credit Control, Excel, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Import Administration, Stock Control, Blackpool, Lancashire
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.
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Desired Skills and Experience
- AAT level 2
- Looking for a career as Accounts Assistant
- Commutable to Blackpool
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