Bookkeeper Trainee

Sumer; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full study support including paidstudy

Mentoring and buddy system

Sumer Academy training

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Bookkeeper Trainee role in Swindon, part of Sumer Group's Early Careers programme. This permanent position offers practical client work, with training towards professional qualifications. You will join a supportive team and participate in a group-wide cohort through the Sumer Academy, building both technical and soft skills.

The role focuses on learning to prepare accounts, assist with audits, and provide essential business advice as you progress in your career within the Sumer Group.

Qualifications

• Trainee role designed to learn on the job and gain a professional qualification.
• Training contract with study towards qualification.
• Group-wide cohort training through the Sumer Academy.

Responsibilities

• Learn to prepare accounts and support audits.
• Provide insightful tax and business advice.
• Work with clients and colleagues to understand business operations.

Skills

Effective communicator

Collaborative

Time management

Problem solving

Results focused

Keen to learn

Job description

Bookkeeper Trainee

Department

Early Careers

Employment Type

Permanent

Location

Swindon

Description

Monahans is proud to be part of the Sumer Group - one of the UK's fastest-growing accountancy practices. Together, we're creating brighter futures for our people, our clients, and our communities.

Our trainee roles are designed to help you learn on the job, gain a professional qualification, and build a future you can be proud of, whichever path you take to get there. We're now inviting applications for our Early Careers Trainee Programme, designed for those ready to take their first step into a rewarding career in accountancy.

About Us

You'll be joining a friendly, professional team where enthusiasm, curiosity and commitment are valued as highly as experience. From day one, you'll work with a range of clients - learning how to prepare accounts, support audits, and provide insightful tax and business advice.

As your confidence grows, so will your responsibilities. You'll have opportunities to work directly with clients, contribute to projects, and gain a real understanding of how successful businesses operate.

We'll equip you with the technical training and personal skills development you need to progress, ensuring you build a strong foundation for a long-term career in accountancy.

The Programme

You'll join a training contract, combining practical client experience with professional study towards your qualification.

Alongside your qualification, you'll become part of the Sumer Academy - our dedicated early careers development programme. The Academy runs alongside your studies, offering a blend of online, virtual and in-person learning focused on building both your technical skills and the soft skills that will help you thrive in your future career.

You'll also train as part of a group-wide cohort, connecting with other trainees from across the Sumer Group to share experiences and learn together.

• An effective communicator - confident in listening and expressing ideas clearly with clients and colleagues.
• Collaborative - a team player who enjoys sharing ideas and working together to achieve great results.
• Time efficient - able to balance work and study with good organisation and prioritisation.
• A problem solver - curious, adaptable and ready to take on challenges.
• Results focused - proud to deliver a high standard of work and service.
• Keen to learn - enthusiastic about developing your skills and career.

Key Details

• Locations: Swindon
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Start Date: September 2026

Belong @ Sumer

At Sumer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, not just as buzzwords, but as the heartbeat of our team. Our recruitment practices reflect this commitment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. We prioritise creating an environment where every candidate feels respected and supported throughout the hiring process.

Everyone is unique and we understand that each individual may have distinct needs to showcase their best selves during interviews. Our commitment is to offer personalised support for all candidates. Let our team know how we can bring out your fullest potential.

Our Values

• WE SHINE TOGETHER - We celebrate everyone's individuality, and work as one team.
• WE DO THE RIGHT THING - We act with kindness, fairness and integrity in everything we do.
• WE MAKE IT COUNT - We're quietly brave as we make a difference, every day, for our clients and communities.

What's On Offer

• Full study support, including paid study leave and course fees
• Buddy and mentoring systems to help you settle in and progress
• Group-wide cohort training through the Sumer Academy
• Opportunities to grow your career beyond qualification
• Exposure to a diverse range of clients and projects