Accounts Associate - Funded AAT (Day Release) & Path to ACA

ProTalent; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

24 hour GP access

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Discount platform and cashback

Professional subscriptions paid

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

ProTalent in Brighton is seeking an Accounts Associate to join a growing accountancy group. You will handle bookkeeping, VAT returns, and assist audit teams, with day release for fully funded AAT.

You'll work with Xero, Sage and Excel, support client queries by phone or email, and help with office duties while you learn which area you enjoy most. The role offers a clear study route to ACA and a supportive local team.

Qualifications

• At least a year's experience inside an accountancy firm.
• GCSEs grade A–C (5+), A levels preferred.
• Working knowledge of Xero or Sage, plus Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Genuine attention to detail and ability to talk to clients.
• Willingness to study; AAT funded with day release.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping for clients using Xero, Sage and Excel, preparing the books from source documents.
• Preparing and filing VAT returns.
• Supporting the audit team with file preparation and client site visits.
• Filing client documents with Companies House.
• Financial administration and electronic document management.
• Communicating with clients by phone and email about accounting queries.
• Assisting with general office duties and welcoming clients.

Skills

Client communication

Attention to detail

General numeric proficiency

Education

GCSEs A–C x5

A levels preferred

Tools

Xero

Sage

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

ProTalent in Brighton is seeking an Accounts Associate to join a growing accountancy group. You will handle bookkeeping, VAT returns, and assist audit teams, with day release for fully funded AAT.

You'll work with Xero, Sage and Excel, support client queries by phone or email, and help with office duties while you learn which area you enjoy most. The role offers a clear study route to ACA and a supportive local team.