Job Description
Trainee Accountant – Accounts Payable
Watford | £28,000 – £30,000 DOE | Start ASAP
Are you ambitious, detail-driven, and ready to kickstart your finance career within a global organisation?Our client, a highly reputable group with well-known international brands, is seeking a motivated Trainee Accountant (Accounts Payable) to join their team in Watford.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone currently studying AAT or a finance-related degree who wants hands-on training, exposure to real accounts payable operations, and a clear development pathway.
What You’ll Be Doing
As part of the Accounts Payable team, you’ll learn and support a wide range of finance processes, including:
Invoice Processing
* Receiving, checking, and processing supplier invoices
* Matching invoices to purchase orders
* Accurate data entry into the accounting system
Payment Processing
* Preparing and processing supplier payments
* Assisting with bank reconciliations
* Monitoring bank accounts and authorising online payments
Record Keeping
* Maintaining accurate financial and supplier records
* Filing and organising documents to audit-ready standards
Additional Duties
* Supporting month-end activities
* Handling supplier and internal queries
* Assisting with cash flow reporting
* Carrying out other tasks as requested by the Accounts Payable Coordinator