Trainee Accountant – Accounts Payable

Watford | £28,000 – £30,000 DOE | Start ASAP

Are you ambitious, detail-driven, and ready to kickstart your finance career within a global organisation?Our client, a highly reputable group with well-known international brands, is seeking a motivated Trainee Accountant (Accounts Payable) to join their team in Watford.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone currently studying AAT or a finance-related degree who wants hands-on training, exposure to real accounts payable operations, and a clear development pathway.

What You’ll Be Doing

As part of the Accounts Payable team, you’ll learn and support a wide range of finance processes, including:

Invoice Processing

• Receiving, checking, and processing supplier invoices
• Matching invoices to purchase orders
• Accurate data entry into the accounting system

Payment Processing

• Preparing and processing supplier payments
• Assisting with bank reconciliations
• Monitoring bank accounts and authorising online payments

Record Keeping

• Maintaining accurate financial and supplier records
• Filing and organising documents to audit-ready standards

Additional Duties

• Supporting month-end activities
• Handling supplier and internal queries
• Assisting with cash flow reporting
• Carrying out other tasks as requested by the Accounts Payable Coordinator