Trainee Accountant Required in London - London

Trainee Accountant Required in London

We are looking for a driven and ambitious Trainee Accountant to join our Finance team on a permanent basis.

This is an entry-level opportunity designed for someone who genuinely wants to build a long-term career in accounting and finance. The role will provide full study support toward a professional accounting qualification, alongside hands-on experience across multiple areas of the finance function.

What makes this opportunity different is the exposure you will gain beyond traditional finance responsibilities. Alongside developing core accounting skills, you will be encouraged to identify opportunities to improve and automate processes across the team, with additional training and exposure provided in tools such as Excel, Power BI, and Tableau.

This role will suit someone who is naturally curious, proactive, technically minded, and excited by the idea of improving how things are done, not just following process.

About Harnham & Rockborne

Harnham is a leading specialist recruitment consultancy focused exclusively on Data & AI, with offices in London, New York, Phoenix, and Amsterdam. For nearly two decades, we’ve helped organisations build world-class data teams, and we’re recognised globally as one of the top firms in this space.

Rockborne, our sister company, is a rapidly growing data consultancy that recruits, trains, and deploys junior data professionals to clients across multiple industries. Together, Harnham and Rockborne form a unique group at the forefront of the data industry, combining specialist recruitment expertise with consultancy and training.

Key Responsibilities

Initially, you will support across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Management Accounts, learning the fundamentals of finance operations while supporting the wider team.

Responsibilities will include:

Supporting Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
Assisting with management accounts and month-end tasks
Helping maintain accurate financial records and reporting
Producing and handling reports using Excel
Supporting the wider finance team with administrative and operational tasks
Identifying opportunities to improve and automate existing processes
Learning different areas of the finance function over time, including payroll support and consolidations
Developing strong technical and analytical skills through internal training and qualification support

Over time, the goal is for this person to become a well-rounded finance professional with exposure across the wider finance team.

Person Specification

We are open to a range of backgrounds, but we are specifically looking for someone with a genuine interest in building a career in accounting and finance.

You may be:

A finance or accounting graduate
Someone early in your career looking to build a long-term future in accounting and finance through professional qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

Is highly motivated to pursue an accounting qualification
Has strong Excel skills, including formulas and pivot tables
Enjoys solving problems and improving processes
Is proactive and comfortable suggesting improvements
Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
Learns quickly and enjoys figuring things out independently
Has an interest in reporting, automation, or learning new technical skills

An interest in reporting, automation, or data tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau would be beneficial, but no prior experience is required.

Training & Development

We are committed to investing in the successful candidate long term and will provide:

Fully funded accounting qualification support
Exam and membership fees covered
Exposure across the wider finance team
Training in Excel, reporting, and data tooling
Ongoing mentorship and development from experienced finance leaders
Long-term progression opportunities within the business

What We Offer

Alongside the role itself, you’ll also get access to a great range of group benefits, including:

Free snacks and drinks in the office
Cycle-to-work scheme
Monthly wellbeing allowance
Free gym membership after 6 months
Employee Assistance Programme
A 4pm finish on Fridays year-round
And many more

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