Trainee Accounts Assistant & Administrator
New Today
An excellent opportunity for graduates to start their career in accounting and finance.
Office-based in Reading and full-time: Monday-Friday 8.00 am – 4.00 pm. Occasional overtime.
Three-month probation, training with the Finance Director. Once permanent, you will be eligible for the company pension scheme.
Pay review upon successful completion of probation, and annual pay and performance review thereafter.
Annual holiday entitlement: 25 days p.a., plus Bank Holidays.
Any other benefits will be offered after completion of one year of service.
There will be opportunities for promotion to the right person.
Job description
Assisting the Finance Director with accounting work, using the Odoo ERP software package, including preparation for:
* Maintaining outstanding credit from customers at agreed acceptable levels.
* Working with customers to ensure that debt queries are resolved in a timely manner.
* Maintaining clean client records.
* Conducting monthly reconciliation of Accounts Receivable Ledger accounts.
* Overseeing/completing the forwarding of monthly statements to customers to keep them updated on the debt status of their accounts.
* Setting up new customer credit accounts in line with agreed guidelines.
* Assist with the preparation and processing of invoices, payments, and expense reports.
* Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
* Reconcile bank statements and financial transactions.
* Maintain accurate financial records and assist with data entry.
* Work closely with accountants to produce financial reports and ensure compliance with regulations.
Office administration, including:
* Answering the phone, transferring calls, passing on messages, etc.
* Office equipment: arranging service calls, insurance, etc.
* Monitoring and ordering office supplies.
* Keeping company contact information up to date.
* Monitoring and ordering office supplies.
Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance, or part-qualified AAT.
* Numerate and IT literate.
* Excellent spoken and written English and communication skills.
* Ability to work under tight deadlines.
* Good timekeeping and attendance.
* Self-motivated and keen to learn more.
* Practical team player, willing to assist in other areas when required.
About us
* We are a small but growing lighting manufacturer which creates high-performance, technically advanced and elegantly designed lighting instruments for sale into the international market.
* We pride ourselves on our direct, personal and collaborative approach to working with architects, designers, engineers and other specifying partners.
* We manufacture, service and support products that deliver energy-saving efficiency, visual comfort and modern aesthetics.
* Our products effectively and attractively illuminate offices, universities, schools, health care facilities, retail stores, hotels, restaurants, transit centres, civic buildings and other built environments.
If you are looking for a secure long-term role with opportunities for personal and professional development and feel this job may be the right fit for you, then you need to apply. Just respond to this advert by email with a covering letter and CV clearly showing relevant experience, and we will be in touch
- Location:
- RG1, Caversham, Reading
- Salary:
- £22,000 - £25,500 /annum starting salary with review
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Manufacturing/Surveying
