Graduate/trainee Purchase Ledger Clerk

DG Finco was created to build a team of management accountants, assistant accountants and purchase / sales ledger clerks who provide a seamless service for our clients. After many years of working with business owners across a range of sectors we found they wanted the close working partnership of an in-house function but they didn’t necessarily want the hassle and overheads that come attached.

We deliver a full accounting function - management accounts, bank & balance sheet reconciliations, income reconciliations, GP reconciliations & accounts payable / credit control and also a senior level ‘virtual’ FD function.

We are looking for somebody to provide excellent level of service whilst working with clients across a range of industry sectors, including sole-traders, partnerships, and limited companies. This role will be reporting directly to the management team, and you will be developing your skills, knowledge and professional studies.

**Key Skills & Competencies**
- Good personal motivation, organisational skills, and the ability to manage your own workload.
- Flexibility and approachability under pressure.
- You must be proactive, tenacious, and always show initiative.
- Good attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- The ability to communicate clearly, and effectively at all levels including ensuring the director is aware of any client issues.
- The ability to work closely with other members of the team and management team.
- A learning mind-set with the ability to receive feedback to implement corrective advice ensuring achievement of key objectives and service delivery to clients.
- A high level of professionalism to deliver client service excellence.
- The ability to build excellent relationships with all colleagues through role model behaviour in line with the Firm’s culture and strategic objectives.
- The ability to multitask and meet deadlines when required.
- Effective time management.
- To understand when it is necessary to escalate either technical or client experience issues to the director or support specialists.

**Key Knowledge & Behaviours**
- Planning and organisation.
- Self-motivation.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Excellent client service.
- Familiarity with the Firm’s IT systems.
- Familiarity and an understanding of the relevant statutory compliance issues affecting the Firm including, GDPR, Money Laundering and the Health and Safety at Work Act.
- Professional, personable, presentable, and punctual.
- Good technical knowledge of accounts preparation and tax compliance.
- Familiarisation with personal and business tax regulations, plus VAT and PAYE
- A desire to develop good technical knowledge.
- Full driving licence, plus unrestricted access to a car.
- Organised, accurate, and able to plan the use of time efficiently.
- Good interpersonal skills in dealing with both clients, team members and colleagues.
- Good communication skills.

**Qualifications**
- Working toward AAT Level 3 or qualified by experience.
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of experience.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship, Graduate

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Paid volunteer time
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bristol, BS10: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bristol, BS10