AAT Trainee

ProTalent Limited; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accountancy firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an AAT Trainee. This apprenticeship offers a fully funded AAT qualification, with opportunities to qualify as a Chartered Accountant. You will gain hands-on experience in bookkeeping, client communication, and audit support while working in a vibrant team in the Brighton office. Ideal candidates will have at least a year of experience in an accountancy practice and strong software skills in Xero and Sage.

Benefits

Great working environment

Brilliant work experience

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in an accountancy practice.
• Professional individual with good attention to detail.
• Personable and eager to contribute in a busy office.

Responsibilities

• Train for a fully funded AAT qualification.
• Complete and file VAT returns for clients.
• Support audit department and participate in client site visits.
• Communicate with clients regarding their accounting matters.
• General office duties in the Brighton office.

Skills

Good communicator

Attention to detail

Software experience in Xero/Sage

Basic payroll preparation

Education

Minimum GCSE or A level qualified

Tools

Sage Accounting

Xero

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

ProTalent are currently working with an ambitious and successful accountancy firm to recruit an AAT Trainee.

Firm

• Successful and ambitious accountancy firm with offices in London and Brighton
• Vibrant and dynamic team
• Great working environment
• Brilliant and well rounded work experience on offer

Role

• Apprenticeship with day release to study for a fully funded AAT qualification.
• For successful candidates the role presents a path to qualify as a Chartered Accountant within the firm.
• Learn all aspects of an accountancy practice and further own career.
• Key team member based in Brighton office.
• Training in advanced bookkeeping and accounts production.
• Training in Sage Accounting and Xero accounting software.

Financial administration Electronic Document Management.

Hard copy filing.

Companies House Filing client documents with the Registrar of Companies.

Bookkeeping Using Sage Accounting, Xero and Excel preparing client books from source documents.

Completing and filing VAT returns on behalf of clients.

Payroll Preparing basic payroll for clients.

Audit Support audit department in preparation of files.

Be a member of the audit teams which go on client site audit visits.

Client Liaison Communicating with clients by telephone and email regarding their accounting matters.

General office duties in the Brighton office.

Qualifications

• Personable with the desire to get involved in a bright and busy office.
• At least 1.years experience in an accountancy practice
• Minimum GCSE but preferably A level qualified
• Professional individual with good attention for detail.
• Software experience would include Xero/Sage, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Good communicator both oral and written.

Thank you for your interest.