Sewell Wallis are currently working with a well-established manufacturing business based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, who are recruiting a Trainee Accountant. This is a truly stand out opportunity for someone wanting to develop professionally and take their first steps into building a career in Finance/Accounting.
They are looking for someone with an understanding of key financial and accounting processes, either through hands on experience or in terms of an educational background. The role would particularly suit a graduate or AAT studier. This role will enable you to progress and continuously take on additional duties up to qualified level under the direction of the company Finance Director. Study support is offered and there will be a continuous focus on training for the appointed Trainee Accountant.
What will you be doing?
Taking responsibility for Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger invoicing processes.
Dealing with payments and cash allocation.
Keeping both ledgers up to date and accurate.
Dealing with bank reconciliations.
Assisting with payroll processing.
Carrying out supplier statement reconciliations and resolving queries.
Supporting month-end processes as your skills increase.
Assisting the Finance Director with any additional duties as required.
Building your knowledge through continuous training and exposure to the full finance function as a Trainee Accountant.What skills are we looking for?
Experience or educational background in finance/accounting.
A strong desire to build a long-term accounting career.
Great numerical accuracy and a high level of attention to detail.
Strong technical skills, including Excel.
A drive to learn and take on additional responsibilities.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a supportive team.What's on offer?
Study support
Continuous training and development
35 hour working week
Flexible start/finish times
Free parkingPlease apply now to avoid disappointment or get in touch with Eleanor Kirk for more details.
To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions