Trainee Office and Accounts Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title: Trainee Office and Accounts Assistant
Location: Bury
Pay Bracket: £21,000-£23,500 plus AAT Study Support
Are you a recent School / College / University leaver looking for a trainee office role with no experience required? Rather than an apprenticeship wage, we're able to offer a real market salary for a complete trainee!
We are looking for a friendly and motivated individual to join a vibrant and fast paced business based in Bury. A competitive starting salary is on offer along with full training.
This job is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to build a rewarding career - learning a combination of office administration and accounting work with full training provided by an established team. You will be working within a modern office space with free parking and close links to public transport.
This is a well-rounded role - giving you exposure to all areas of the business.
The ideal candidate will currently be studying/looking to study their AAT qualifications and previous office experience would be advantageous.
Responsibilities include:
- Processing of invoices
- Payment of invoices
- Statement reconciling
- Making payments to external contractors outside of payment runs
- Resolving any invoice queries and gaining authorisation
- Responding to payment queries from external contractors
- Answering telephone queries from customers
- Assisting with general administrative tasks
The ideal candidate:
- Good IT Skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Problem solving abilities
- Enthusiastic individuals with a willingness to learn
- Some previous experience working in an Accounts position, previous office work experience or strong numerical skills with the desire to develop and learn
- Sound knowledge of purchase ledger processes would be advantageous
What our client can offer
- A generous salary up to £23,000 on offer with no experience required
- AAT Study Support
- 37.5 hour working week
- 24 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Free parking
- Progression opportunities within the role
If this opportunity sounds of interest and you're keen to learn more then please contact Callum for immediate consideration on 01204 326444.
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.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Office and Accounts Assistant roles across Four Financial'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 HR Consulting.
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 £21,000 - £23,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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