Graduate Trainee Accountant

Job Title: Trainee Accountant (2025 Graduates Only)
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: approx. £25,000 study support & benefits
My client is a global manufacturer and trader of non-ferrous metals with an excellent track record in staff development and retention. Headquartered in London, they manage a portfolio of 15-20 companies around the world.
They are looking for a Trainee Accountant at their corporate head office in the City of London.
Working in the Group’s Corporate Head Office as part of a team of 4, the successful candidate will be primarily responsible for a broad range of activities, but not limited to:
* Posting and processing of accounting entries in the Head Office ledgers e.g.:
* Processing purchase invoices
* Processing some sales ledger invoices (predominantly inter-company recharges)
* Processing expense claims
* Maintaining the company purchase and sales ledger in Sage 200
* Performing weekly and monthly bank reconciliations
* Preparing and processing payment runs in the month
* Handling any queries with suppliers and reconciling supplier statements where appropriate
* Assisting with the preparation of all Group reports including monthly and annual accounts as well as budgets and forecasts;
Opportunity
The role comes with excellent prospects for career development within the Group and study support (AAT training offered to the right candidates after 6 months in role).
Candidate requirements:
* A candidate who has recently completed A-Levels/similar (Apply online only)) with strong grades (A-B) in relevant modules e.g. Accounting, Finance, Maths, Economics, or AAT completed to the Intermediate/ Level 2 and strong GCSEs/similar.
* As a minimum, a basic working knowledge of MS Office including Word and Excel.
* Problem solving and numerical/ analytic skills;
* Reliable, hardworking and personable;
* Ambitious and positive/can-do attitude;
* Looking for a career in accountancy;
* Able to work in a small team