Accounts Trainee

3 days ago

Leicester LE WE, United Kingdom BLACKTHORN GRIFFITHS LIMITED Full time £15,000 - £19,000 per year

Overview

We are a friendly, growing accountancy practice providing a full range of services to individuals and businesses. We pride ourselves on offering a supportive working environment where trainees can develop strong foundations for a successful accounting career.

We are now looking for a motivated Trainee Accounts Assistant to join our team. This is an excellent entry-level role for someone looking to build a long-term career in accountancy, with full training provided and funded study support towards the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification.

Role Responsibilities

As a Trainee Accounts Assistant, you will support the accounts team with a wide range of tasks, including:

  • Assisting with data entry and maintaining accurate financial records using software such as Sage or Xero
  • Supporting accounts payable processes, including invoice processing and reconciling supplier statements
  • Assisting with the preparation of financial reports and client accounts under supervision
  • Maintaining organised filing systems for financial documents and correspondence
  • Supporting bank reconciliations, petty cash management and simple bookkeeping tasks
  • Helping to ensure compliance with internal policies and financial procedures
  • Providing general administrative support across the accounts department
  • Undertaking ad hoc tasks to support the wider team as required

Candidate Requirements

You don't need prior experience in accounting, the right attitude and willingness to learn are more important. We're looking for someone who is:

  • Interested in building a career in accountancy
  • Reliable, organised and has strong attention to detail
  • Comfortable working with numbers and learning new software
  • A good communicator and team player
  • Confident using Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Able to travel to our rural office (own car or reliable transport required)

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Basic understanding of accounting principles
  • Experience using software such as Sage, Xero or QuickBooks
  • Previous admin or data-entry experience
  • Exposure to bookkeeping or accounts payable tasks

What We Offer

  • Full study support for AAT (course fees, exams and study leave)
  • Opportunities to progress further (e.g., ACCA)
  • Hands-on experience with real client work
  • A supportive and professional working environment
  • On-site café and peaceful rural setting
  • Free parking
  • Regular training, mentoring and one-to-one development
  • Holiday allowance + pension scheme

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: £15,000.00-£19,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Private medical insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Leicestershire, LE7 9WE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

  • A-Level or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person

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