Trainee Accountant

Clearline Recruitment Ltd; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearline Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Trainee Accountant in Bexhill, East Sussex. The role is full-time with a salary of £24,700 per annum.

You'll support managers and partners across client portfolios while training toward AAT, ACCA, or ACA, depending on pathway, and gain hands-on experience in accounts, tax and bookkeeping.

This is ideal for a recent graduate or A Level leaver committed to a professional accounting career.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree or higher for ACA/ACCA training.
• A Levels at A*, A or B, or equivalent Distinction*, Distinction or Merit grades in relevant subjects, for candidates applying for the AAT pathway.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisation with the ability to work accurately to deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem solving.
• Strong logical problem-solving skills.
• Good team-working skills.
• Confident using IT and digital systems.
• Ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Flexible, positive and responsive approach.
• High level of integrity and professional ethics.
• Enthusiasm for developing a long-term career within accountancy.

Responsibilities

• Support Managers and Partners with the preparation of statutory financial statements.
• Work across accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Assist with personal, partnership and corporation tax returns.
• Provide bookkeeping support and accurately record financial transactions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records.
• Complete control account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Carry out bank reconciliations.
• Draft professional client correspondence, including emails and covering letters.
• Support account submissions to HMRC and Companies House.
• Assist with filing statutory and client account documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of client communications across internal systems.
• Use systems including IRIS and Outlook.
• Accurately record time spent on client activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and data security when handling sensitive information.
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation and professional requirements.
• Provide general administrative support where required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Problem solving

IT/digital systems

Relationship building

Time management

Education

2:1 degree or higher

A Levels A*/A/B

Tools

IRIS

Outlook

Job description

Role: Trainee Accountant

Location: Bexhill, East Sussex

Hours: Full-time

Pay: £24,700 per annum

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Accountant to join one of our longstanding clients, an established and growing accountancy practice, based in Bexhill.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or A Level leaver looking to begin a professional career in accountancy. You will support experienced Managers and Partners across a varied portfolio of clients while studying towards an AAT, ACCA or ACA qualification, depending on your chosen training pathway.

Benefits:

• £24,700 per annum
• Professional study support towards AAT, ACCA or ACA qualification
• Excellent opportunity for a graduate or A Level leaver to begin a career in accountancy
• Hands-on experience across accounts, tax and bookkeeping
• Work alongside experienced Managers and Partners
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of clients
• Structured professional development and long-term career progression

The Requirements:

• Minimum 2:1 degree or higher for candidates applying for the ACA or ACCA training pathway
• A Levels at A*, A or B, or equivalent Distinction*, Distinction or Merit grades in relevant subjects, for candidates applying for the AAT pathway
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisation with the ability to work accurately to deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong logical problem-solving skills
• Good team-working skills
• Confident using IT and digital systems
• Ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Flexible, positive and responsive approach
• High level of integrity and professional ethics
• Enthusiasm for developing a long-term career within accountancy

The Role:

• Support Managers and Partners with the preparation of statutory financial statements
• Work across accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Assist with personal, partnership and corporation tax returns
• Provide bookkeeping support and accurately record financial transactions
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records
• Complete control account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Carry out bank reconciliations
• Draft professional client correspondence, including emails and covering letters
• Support account submissions to HMRC and Companies House
• Assist with filing statutory and client account documentation
• Maintain accurate records of client communications across internal systems
• Use systems including IRIS and Outlook
• Accurately record time spent on client activities
• Maintain confidentiality and data security when handling sensitive information
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation and professional requirements
• Provide general administrative support where required