AAT Trainee Accountant

K2 Recruitment; Bicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in Bicester is seeking an enthusiastic AAT Trainee Accountant. This entry-level role offers training on the job and support for qualifications, with a starting salary of £20,000 per annum. Responsibilities include preparing VAT returns, bookkeeping, and communicating with clients. Ideal candidates should have 3 A-Levels or equivalent, good attention to detail, and be computer literate. Excellent benefits include annual student subscriptions and AAT training at a local college.

Benefits

Annual student subscriptions

AAT training at a local college

Paid leave for study and exams

Career progression potential

Qualifications

• Show good attention to detail and take pride in completing high standards of work.
• Have an interest and drive to succeed in accountancy.
• Demonstrate good initiative within your role.
• Hold a UK Drivers Licence or be in the process of obtaining it.
• Be computer literate and able to adapt to various IT packages.

Responsibilities

• Prepare VAT returns.
• Perform bookkeeping, including bank reconciliations.
• Compile payroll.
• Communicate with clients to resolve queries.
• Prepare accounts and tax returns.
• Assist Senior staff with audits and tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Computer literacy

Interest in accountancy

Education

3 A-Levels or equivalent

Job description

Role Overview

From £20,000 per annum‐Permanent Position
Commercial/Office Division

Our Client is a thriving independent firm of accountants based in Bicester looking for an enthusiastic AAT Trainee Accountant to join their team.
Working alongside their busy team you will train on the job and be fully supported in studying for qualifications.
Working hours of 08:30–17:00 or 09:00–17:30 Monday to Friday, offering a starting salary from £20,000 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Prepare VAT returns
• Bookkeeping to include bank reconciliation
• Compile payroll
• Communicate with clients dealing with adhoc queries using initiative to support or resolve any potential situations
• Prepare accounts and tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Support and assist Senior members of staff with audits and any other tasks requested

Requirements

• Show good attention to detail and take pride in completing high standards of work
• Have an interest and drive to succeed, learn and develop within accountancy
• Demonstrate good initiative within your role
• Hold a UK Drivers Licence or be in the process of obtaining your full licence
• Be computer literate and able to use and adapt to a range of IT packages including those listed above
• Hold 3 A-Levels or equivalent

Benefits

The company also offer excellent benefits including annual student subscriptions, AAT training at a local college, paid leave for study and exams, and great potential for career progression and further study.

Opportunity

An entry level role, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to join the accounting sector and gain knowledge from further study and learn directly from experienced colleagues.

Agency

K2 Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

K2 Recruitment, 5 London Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 6BU
Tel: [phone] or 01295 709300 . Fax: [phone]
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