Trainee Accounts Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Description
We are looking to recruit a Trainee Accounts Assistant. Applicants should have a good working knowledge of Finance. A logistics background would be an advantage but is not essential. The successful candidate will need to work to strict deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Working as part of a team they will also need to be able to work on their own initiative. A support package is available for study towards AAT level 4.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Filing and maintaining information logs as appropriate.
- Processing Purchase and Sales Ledger invoices.
- Dealing with queries, filing and general administration tasks
- Resolve invoice queries with suppliers and members of staff.
- Chase key staff for return and approval of invoices.
- Enter expense claims.
- Assist in the preparation of payments
- Bank Reconciliations.
- Assist with answering the telephones.
- To carry out any other adhoc duties as requested by line management
Profile
- Competent user of Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Working knowledge of Sage 50.
- Ability to prioritise own workload and ensure deadlines are met.
- Good communication skills
- AAT Level 2 or higher
- Minimum education requirements: Maths and English and / or Welsh GCSE grade C or above.
- Willingness to progress.
Job Type: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £20,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Accounts Assistant roles across Jp Shipping Services Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,000 - £20,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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