Semi Senior Accountant

Addington Ball; Coventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded ICAEW/ACCA study support

Holiday 22 days + bank holidays

Bupa cash plan

Employer pension contributions 4%

Life cover

Mental health wellbeing support

Regular team socials

Job summary

Addington Ball is recruiting for a trainee accountant in the UK, offering a clear pathway to ACCA/ACA/AAT with fully funded study support. The role involves preparing year-end accounts, management accounts, and VAT returns while you train alongside experienced colleagues.

You'll gain exposure to a variety of clients, benefit from mentoring, a structured development plan, and a competitive salary. The 37.5-hour week supports balanced study and work commitments.

Qualifications

• Active study towards ACCA, ACA (ICAEW) or AAT.
• Previous UK accountancy background experience.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts (FRS102 1A and FRS105).
• Prepare monthly management accounts packs.
• Handle VAT returns and support daily bookkeeping.

Education

ACCA/ACA (ICAEW) or AAT studies

Job description

Working towards your accountancy qualification is a big commitment. Your employer should be just as committed to your career development.

If you've built a solid grounding in practice and want to keep moving forward, this opportunity offers fully funded study support, varied client work and a personal development plan to help you build your career around your day-to-day lifestyle.

You’ll join an award-winning training firm, recognised as a Platinum provider and training employer. With mentoring, practical training and support from experienced colleagues, you’ll have opportunities to develop your knowledge and confidence alongside your qualifications.

You’ll prepare year-end statutory accounts, management accounts and VAT returns, working closely with managers and building relationships with clients across a range of industries.

This career opportunity presents a clear pathway of progression and is the perfect step for a practice professional actively studying towards ACCA, ACA (ICAEW) or AAT.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary and a full-time, 37.5-hour working week.
• Fully funded ICAEW/ACCA study support, where applicable, with block release, day release or home study options.
• A personal development plan, internal mentoring and ongoing technical and soft skills training.
• Varied client exposure and opportunities for career growth.
• Holiday starting at 22 days, plus bank holidays.
• Bupa cash plan, mental health wellbeing support and additional benefits
• Employer pension contributions of 4%, income protection and life cover of up to six times salary
• Regular team socials, from BBQs and informal get-togethers to the annual team day out.

The Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Preparation of the year-end accounts typically for FRS102 (1A) and FRS105
• Monthly reporting management accounts packs and assisting with advice and guidance
• VAT returns, data processing and assisting within daily bookkeeping

What you’ll bring:

• Previous UK accountancy background experience, actively studying towards ACCA, ACA (ICAEW) or AAT
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to career development
• Take ownership of managing own workload, adhering to deadlines
• Ability to communicate with several different stakeholders