Trainee Accountant

Title: Trainee Accountant/Accounts Assistant Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 + bonus & benefits Type: Permanent Location: Central London Our client is a multinational shipping group headquartered in central London, with operations globally. Due to growth, the company is recruiting a Junior Bookkeeper to join their high-performing finance team. Responsibilities: * Manage the Purchase Ledger for a fleet of vessels, including invoice coding, inputting, and bank reconciliation * Oversee the invoices and accounts mailbox, ensuring timely responses to suppliers enquiries * Reconcile Charter Hire for each period and allocate vessel revenue * Perform regular Balance Sheet reconciliations, including inter-company reconciliations * Assist with monthly management reports, including victualling rate analysis and crew change costs * Assist with Year-End financial audits * Ensure new suppliers are set up in compliance with company policies * Assist with ad hoc projects as needed Role Requirements * Bachelor's Degree is essential (2.1) minimum * Strong personal drive and the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines * Currently pursuing a professional accounting qualification * Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) * Knowledge of bookkeeping principles * Attention to detail and ability to work well as part of a team