Audit & Accounts Trainee: Tech-Driven Training & Client Exposure

Clive Owen Llp; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Clive Owen LLP is offering a hands‑on pathway into audit and accounts across the North-East and Yorkshire. You’ll prepare accounts using IRIS, Sage, Xero and QuickBooks while supporting onsite audits and learning from experienced colleagues.

We value enthusiasm and potential and provide full study support for AAT/ACA/ACCA. Expect client exposure, modern digital tools and clear progression pathways in a supportive, career‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3/4, or a degree, or 3 A Levels at A*-C (or equivalent).
• Willingness to learn and ambition to build a career in accountancy.
• Strong communication skills – confident with clients face to face, on the phone and by email.
• Good IT (Excel is your friend).
• Eye for detail and ability to check work thoroughly.
• Proactive problem solver with good organisational skills.
• Flexible, adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts using modern systems like IRIS, Sage, Xero and QuickBooks
• Support onsite audits as part of the audit team, learning from experienced colleagues
• Draft corporation tax computations and assist with client queries
• Review and action points raised by managers and tax colleagues
• Act as a point of contact for clients on ad hoc matters
• Visit clients across the region and build strong professional relationships

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Adaptability

Willing to travel

Willingness to learn

Excel

Education

AAT Level 3/4

Bachelor's degree

3 A Levels (A*-C)

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

IRIS

Excel

Job description

Clive Owen LLP is offering a hands‑on pathway into audit and accounts across the North-East and Yorkshire. You’ll prepare accounts using IRIS, Sage, Xero and QuickBooks while supporting onsite audits and learning from experienced colleagues.

We value enthusiasm and potential and provide full study support for AAT/ACA/ACCA. Expect client exposure, modern digital tools and clear progression pathways in a supportive, career‑focused environment.