AAT/Accounting Trainee

As Google Cloud's premier partner in AI, we provide world-class businesses with cutting-edge data solutions in the cloud. We help clients take leading technology to the limits by combining our expertise in machine learning, data engineering, and analytics.

With Google Cloud Platform as our foundation, we help businesses future-proof their solutions, deepen their understanding of consumers, increase competitive advantage and unlock operational efficiencies.

And we are looking for an AAT/Accounting Trainee for our Global Finance function! Could this be your next role?

Role:

You will be responsible for the day to day running of the group's AP, AR and Treasury functions, as well as undertaking other ad-hoc accounting duties.

Tasks will include periodic cash flow preparation, payment administration, billing management and credit control. The role also requires liaison with the business and external accountants to provide a view of the cash position to senior management.

To be successful in this role you will be self motivated and able to manage a wide range of both detailed and more strategic tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Receivable

• Prepare and issue invoices to clients based on information from our ERP
• Liaise with the sales team to ensure billing information is accurate and up to date
• Uploading billing details to relevant business portals as required
• Managing collections by ensuring clients are notified when invoices are coming due, and following up on any overdue invoices

Accounts Payable

• Allocating invoices for payment to the correct accounting areas and department, and routing to the appropriate department head for approval
• Completing the accounting information on expense claims
• Ensuring that payment details for suppliers are maintained and reconciling statements against our ledger
• Resolving discrepancies by investigating documentation and corresponding with suppliers
• Preparing payment batches for approval by finance leadership

General Accounting

• Preparation of bank reconciliations by allocation of receipts and payments in the accounting system
• Preparation of any other reporting corresponding to these responsibilities as required by the business
• As Datatonic is a fast-growing business, we pride ourselves on our team-work and innovation. As such, you may be asked to take on other responsibilities where considered appropriate to support the finance team and wider business

The role is being recruited hybrid-remote in the North East of England, with occasional travel to the London office

Benefits

The Basics: 25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays, pension scheme 3% employer contribution on qualifying earnings, rising by an extra 1% per year of service to max. 10%

Health & Wellbeing: Private Healthcare Insurance, Life Insurance, Income Protection Insurance, Discounted Gym Membership (Nuffield + Hussle), Employee Assistance Program

Extras: £100 home equipment allowance, Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes

Learning: Datatonic encourages continuous learning at all levels, with the freedom to explore the latest tools and technologies. You will receive an Individual Training budget and/or Conference Allowance.

Career Development: A personalised development plan to ensure you hit your professional goals with a clear roadmap for progression

Impact: The opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and ML solutions spanning multiple industries and with market-leading organisations

Innovation: Experiment and bring forward ideas, create impactful and meaningful work in a creative and collaborative environment - even just for fun!

Office Environment: A modern, collaborative, working space set in the innovation hub of Canary Wharf with panoramic views of London

Team Vibe & Social: A welcoming and friendly team plus regular social events and team off-sites