Recruitment Growth Ideas • Herne Bay

Trainee Bookkeeper - Herne Bay

About this role

Trainee Accounts Assistant

Kickstart your finance career in a fast-growing startup!

At Recruitment Growth Ideas, we’re transforming the recruitment industry through innovation, creativity, and service excellence.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Trainee Accounts Assistant to join our dynamic team and grow with us. This is the perfect opportunity for someone eager to build a career in finance within a fast-moving, supportive, and collaborative environment.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be an essential part of our finance team, helping to keep our operations running smoothly.

Key responsibilities include

Providing clerical and accounting support to the finance department

Processing and inputting stock purchases

Reconciling supplier statements and preparing payments

Assisting with purchase ledger, sales ledger, and general admin tasks

Preparing and maintaining accurate accounting records and spreadsheets

Supporting colleagues across departments with ad-hoc tasks

What We’re Looking For

We want someone motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn

Accounts experience is a plus but not essential – full training provided

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Self-disciplined, reliable, and proactive

Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel

Able to work accurately and meet deadlines

Familiarity with invoice-scanning software is advantageous but not required

Well-presented, positive, and success-driven

What You’ll Gain

This is more than a role – it’s a career-building opportunity

Full training and mentoring from an experienced finance team

Exposure to startup-level accounting and business operations

Real career progression opportunities as the company grows

A supportive, collaborative, and fun work culture

If you’re ready to start your finance career in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment, this is the role for you. Join us and grow with a company that values your ambition and invests in your future.