Assistant/ Trainee Accountant–Competitive Salary– Somerton, Somerset TA11

The Role

Do you have an aptitude for numbers and a desire to build a rewarding career in accounting? Are you eager to gain practical experience while working towards a professional qualification? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We are a family owned, independent manufacturer of construction materials, looking to appoint an enthusiastic and organised Assistant/ Trainee Accountant to our team.

This varied role will offer you hands-on experience across all areas of the finance function, with training provided to support your growth. For those interested in formal qualifications, we offer study support for ACCA or CIMA, helping you advance as your skills and knowledge develop.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your finance career with a company committed to quality and development, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: This is a full-time, in-office position, you must be within commuting distance. No remote or hybrid work options are available.

Comprehensive study support will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for credit control, ensuring that sales invoices are processed in a timely manner and subsequently paid. 
• Perform bank and other month end reconciliations and prepare reports used in the month end process.
• Support with rebate calculations, sales analysis and ad hoc analysis.
• Build relationships both internally and with key customers.
• Provide all-round outstanding service within the accountancy team and supporting all the general head office functions.

The Company

S Morris Ltd is a private family-owned company with over 100 years of history. We are a leading supplier of ready-mix concrete and concrete products to the construction industry in the Somerset, Devon, Wiltshire, Dorset and Hampshire markets.

We pride ourselves on providing world class customer service, from first point of contact right through to delivery. It is essential the same high level of quality, service and customer satisfaction is experienced by all.

The Person

• Educated to at least A-level or equivalent. (Degree qualified applicants could commence studying the ACCA qualification without first completing the AAT qualification)
• Excel skills.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently with an eye for detail.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic individual.
• Effective time management to ensure deadlines are met.
• To work well as part of a team, whilst taking responsibility for own tasks.
• Applicants qualified by experience will also be considered, and there is no obligation for a candidate with experience to complete further qualifications.

Contact information

Pete Mounfield