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Wise Monkey Recruitment ltd
Trainee Finance Assistant
United Kingdom
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Salary
- 22750.00 - 24000.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Wise Monkey Recruitment ltd
- Closes
- 15 Sep 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Trainee Finance Assistant
Job Summary:
The Trainee Financial Assistant has attained a specific set of skills to help manage the financial administration of the business clients, as well as a good organisational ability.
Working independently for large parts of the week, the role requires professionalism, accuracy and attention to detail.
They will be accountable for bookkeeping and financial administration of the business obligations daily, monthly, quarterly and annually. They will also be responsible for supporting Office Manager undertaking basic and routine administrative duties.
A strong desire to pursue a career in bookkeeping and financial management is essential.
Skills required
Minimum Maths & English GCSE at grade C (or equivalent) or above
Experience in a similar (ideally bookkeeping) role
A good knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word and Excel
Capacity to thrive in a fast–paced workplace
Possess an organised, methodical and systematic approach to work
Good telephone manner
Bookkeeping Responsibilities (full training will be provided):
Xero & Sage 50 Experience
All bookkeeping duties including purchase and sales ledger
Payroll Journals
Bank and credit card reconciliation
Raising and distributing invoices and monthly account statements
Credit control
Assist in VAT return preparations
Report generation (debtors, profit and loss, etc)
Administrative Duties:
Supporting the day to day running of the office
Answering the telephone and responding to email enquiries
Ordering supplies
Liaising with suppliers
This role is office based, Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm. Please do not apply if you are looking to WFH or Hybrid.
If you have the required skills and this role sounds like you, do not hesitate to apply now!
Due to volume, we are sadly unable to respond to unsuccessful applications.
Ad ID: 5416958703
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