Accountancy Student/Apprentice

ACCA Careers; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking an enthusiastic ACCA or AAT student, trainee or accountancy apprentice to join our team and gain practical experience within our accountancy practice. You will gain hands-on exposure to bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and year-end accounts while working with real client accounts.

This role offers an ideal start to your accountancy career, with increasing responsibility as your knowledge and confidence grow, and hands-on experience with leading accounting software such as Xero,

Qualifications

• Currently studying ACCA or AAT or undertaking an accountancy apprenticeship.
• Keen to pursue a long-term career in accountancy.
• Genuine interest in developing practical accounting skills.
• Willing to learn, take on new responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping for a range of clients.
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns.
• Payroll processing and related payroll administration.
• Bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate accounting records.
• Assisting with client bookkeeping and accounting queries.
• Gaining an understanding of the year-end accounts preparation process.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT

Payroll

Bank reconciliations

Year-end accounts

Client bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

ACCA/AAT study

Accounting apprenticeship

Tools

Xero

FreeAgent

QuickBooks

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic ACCA or AAT student, trainee or accountancy apprentice to join our team and gain valuable experience within our accountancy practice.

The role will provide hands-on exposure to bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and year-end accounts, working with real client accounts.

An opportunity to develop your practical accountancy skills

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated ACCA student or trainee, AAT student, or accountancy apprentice who is keen to gain practical experience within a professional accountancy practice and develop their skills alongside their studies.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone at the early stages of their accountancy career who wants to gain hands-on experience across a range of accounting functions and understand how the knowledge gained through their studies is applied in practice.

The role

Working alongside our experienced team, you will gain practical exposure to a variety of areas, including:

• Bookkeeping for a range of clients


• Preparation and submission of VAT returns


• Payroll processing and related payroll administration


• Bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate accounting records


• Assisting with client bookkeeping and accounting queries


• Gaining an understanding of the year-end accounts preparation process


• General accountancy practice procedures


• Working with client records and developing an understanding of the relationship between bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and year-end accounts

The role will provide increasing responsibility as your knowledge, confidence and experience develop.

Accounting software

Our primary accounting platform is Xero, and you will gain substantial practical experience using the software.

You will also have exposure to FreeAgent and QuickBooks, where required for particular clients.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is currently studying ACCA or AAT, undertaking an accountancy apprenticeship, or is otherwise pursuing an accountancy qualification


• Is keen to pursue a long-term career in accountancy


• Has a genuine interest in developing practical accounting skills


• Is willing to learn and take on new responsibilities


• Has good attention to detail and a methodical approach to work


• Is organised, reliable and able to meet deadlines


• Has good communication skills and is comfortable working as part of a team


• Is able to work independently once trained


• Has a positive attitude and a willingness to ask questions and learn from experienced colleagues

Previous experience within an accountancy practice would be advantageous but is not essential. We are particularly interested in someone with the right attitude, commitment and enthusiasm to develop.

What you will gain

This is an opportunity to gain genuine, practical experience within an accountancy practice while continuing your formal studies.

You will work with real client information and gain an understanding of the accounting cycle, from day-to-day bookkeeping through to VAT and payroll, with exposure to the preparation of year-end accounts.

For the right candidate, this could provide an excellent foundation for a long-term career in accountancy and the opportunity to develop practical experience alongside your professional studies.