Accounts Trainee

Accounts Trainee

Location:

Central London
Salary: £25,500
Working Pattern:
Full time, Permanent & Hybrid working
Join Our Clients Team as an Accounts Trainee!

They are a prestigious firm specialising in intellectual property (IP) with a strong reputation across the UK and Europe. Their culture emphasises teamwork, individual initiative, and professional development.

• Comprehensive support for your AAT qualification studies after your probation period.
• A healthy work-life balance with flexible working options.
• A caring and responsible employer committed to your personal growth and well-being.
• A friendly and collaborative office atmosphere!
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual social events including Christmas party, summer party and quiz nights
• Wellbeing benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme
• Open plan London office with a large café area, rooftop garden, high-spec coffee machines, toast served at breakfast time and bike storage with showers and towel service.
• Performance-related bonus scheme and other fantastic perks!

As an Accounts Trainee, you will report primarily to the Accounts Lead while supporting various aspects of the finance function. You'll gain hands‑on experience with day‑to‑day transactional matters and receive on‑the‑job training in the following areas.

• Supporting sales ledger services on a rotational basis (maintaining cash collections spreadsheet, processing cash receipts, etc.).
• Maintaining the firm's deposit accounts (managing electronic inbox, matching processes, fee charges, write‑offs, top‑up payments).
• Supporting purchase ledger services (coding and processing chargeable/non‑chargeable invoices, supporting payment runs, authorisation of cheques, supplier statement reconciliation).
• Supporting accounts control procedures (bank reconciliation, petty cash counts, journal postings).
• Assisting the Accounts Lead with housekeeping of control accounts.

• AAT Level 2 qualification preferred, but AAT studies expected after probation.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Good reconciliation and troubleshooting skills.
• Good records management experience, especially document management.
• Previous experience of accounting packages and query tools preferred.
• French language skills preferred.
• Detail oriented, able to work under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, confident liaising with Fee Earners and team members.
• Self‑management in a hybrid working environment, high quality and prompt.
• Flexible attitude, willingness to help others and share knowledge.
• Teamwork and learning mindset.

Join Us! If you're looking for a supportive and engaging environment to launch your finance career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting future.

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.