Graduate Trainee Accountant

Graduate Trainee Accountant

Location: Islington – 100% Office Based Salary: £28,000 – £30,000

Our client, a multinational fashion group based in London, is looking for an ambitious and motivated Graduate Trainee Accountant to join their finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to begin their career in accounting and gain broad, hands-on experience within an international business. Working closely with the finance, operations and management teams, the successful candidate will support the day-to-day accounting function while developing their technical knowledge and practical finance experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with day-to-day bookkeeping and general accounting administration
• Process purchase invoices, expenses and supporting documentation
• Raise sales invoices, credit notes and customer statements
• Allocate customer and supplier payments accurately
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Support bank, supplier and customer account reconciliations
• Prepare and post journals, accruals and prepayments
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Assist with VAT returns and other statutory reporting requirements
• Help maintain accurate financial records across internal accounting systems
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Support the preparation of reports and financial information for management
• Assist with audit preparation and respond to information requests
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and queries
• Work closely with other departments to ensure financial information is accurate and up to date
• Provide general finance and administrative support to the wider team

Candidate Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics or another relevant discipline
• Strong interest in developing a long-term career in accounting and finance
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and spoken English
• Good Excel and general Microsoft Office skills
• Confident working with numbers and financial information
• Strong organisation and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment
• Proactive, enthusiastic and keen to learn
• Previous finance, accounting, bookkeeping or office experience through an internship, placement or part-time role would be advantageous
• Experience using Xero or another accounting system would be advantageous