Accounts Trainee

Streets LLP; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support towards AAT

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Workplace pension

Life assurance

Employee benefits scheme

EAP

Collaborative team

Job summary

Streets LLP is seeking a proactive individual to start their accountancy career in a supportive, professional environment. You will assist experienced accounting and audit professionals in delivering accurate accounting services to a diverse client portfolio across industries.

Career development includes study support towards AAT qualifications, with benefits such as generous annual leave, pension, life assurance, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Ability to work as part of a team, yet also work using own initiative when required.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good computer skills.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Genuine care in building lasting bonds with clients and colleagues, with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing client financial statements and working papers.
• Prepare fixed asset register and VAT reconciliations.
• Post accounts and bank reconciliations to the in-house system.
• Prepare draft income tax and corporation tax computations.
• Prepare draft company corporation tax return computations.
• Assist in preparation of management accounts.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Attention to detail

Good computer skills

Organisational skills

Client relations

Education

UCAS points 120 or degree

Job description

Role Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual starting their career in accountancy to develop their skills and gain hands‑on experience in a supportive and professional environment. Working alongside experienced accounting and audit professionals, you will assist in delivering efficient and accurate accounting services to a varied portfolio of clients across different industries.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of client financial statements including:

• Detail client information on to in‑house accounting system using both manual and computerised data




• Prepare working papers to support financial statements




• Prepare fixed asset register




• Prepare summary of debtors, creditors pre-payments and accruals




• Prepare VAT reconciliations




• Post accounts to the system




• Prepare bank reconciliations




• Post financial information onto the in‑house accounting software




• Prepare both draft income tax computations and corporation tax computations

Prepare draft company corporation tax return computations

Assist in the preparation of management accounts

General administrative duties

Key Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• School leaver with 120 UCAS Points or Graduate with a relevant degree




• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written




• Ability to work as part of a team, yet also work using own initiative when required




• Excellent attention to detail




• Good computer skills




• Good organisational and administrative skills

Personal qualities we are looking for:

• Genuine care in building lasting bonds with clients and colleagues, treating every interaction with respect and integrity.




• Inquisitive mindset, always seeking smarter, more efficient ways to work - demonstrating the value of always moving forward.




• Pride in taking ownership of work, no matter how small the task, and commitment to delivering to the highest standards.




• Collaborative spirit, thriving in a supportive team environment and eager to share knowledge to achieve shared goals.




• Strong drive for growth and development, with enthusiasm to learn and progress through AAT qualifications.




• Proactive and adaptable approach, able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.




• Clear and confident communicator, able to explain financial information effectively and build trust with clients and colleagues.




• Positive and resilient attitude, viewing challenges as opportunities to learn and improve.

What we offer you

• Study support towards AAT professional qualifications




• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.




• Workplace pension




• Life assurance




• Employee benefits scheme offering discounts from hundreds of retailers.




• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).




• The opportunity to be part of a collaborative and progressive team.

This is an office-based role, full time 38.75 hours per week.