Trainee Finance Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
A business based in York is currently recruiting for a Trainee Finance Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. A competitive salary is on offer for this role, alongside up to 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays (increasing to 33 with service), discount and discretionary bonus.
The Trainee Finance Assistant would be joining a successful finance team, and will be responsible for the Sales Ledger and Credit Control duties; managing customers' outstanding debt and the overall sales ledger process.
Reporting into the Team Leader, key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the company credit control procedure
- Helping with the day to day administration, including the supply of copy invoices and statement and review customer credit files
- Cash allocation
- Posting and allocating invoices within the sales ledger
- Progressing payments that are due and chasing overdue accounts by email, letter and telephone
- Dealing with customer queries and correspondence
- Other ad hoc duties within the Finance Team
To be successful in this Trainee Finance Assistant position you will ideally:
- Have previous a desire to work in a finance role, ideally in Sales Ledger and Credit Conrol
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Have experience using software such as SAP, Xero, SAGE or similar would be advantageous, but not essential
This opportunity would ideally suit an individual currently looking to start their finance career. We would be eager to hear from junior candidates, as well as colleague leavers, graduates or someone looking for a career change, who have a passion to begin their finance career will also be considered.
We are ideally looking to speak with individuals with Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger or Credit Controller experience too. Previous experience in a customer service or customer facing role would also be desireable.
This role is easily commutable from York, Malton, Pickering, Sheriff Hutton, Thirsk and surrounding areas. There is also free car parking on-site.
To be considered for this role, please apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £18,000.00-£21,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: 66091
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 Finance Assistant roles across Castle Employment'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 £18,000 - £21,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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