Trainee Accountant

Burges Salmon LLP; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Bristol is seeking two Trainee Accountants to join its Finance team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to support management accounting, assist with financial statements, and gain hands-on experience while working towards ACCA or CIMA qualifications. The firm promotes a supportive and inclusive culture with structured development pathways. Apply by 17th October 2025.

Benefits

Structured development and mentoring

Inclusive team environment

Pathway to qualification and career progression

Qualifications

• Commitment to completing ACCA or CIMA qualification.
• Strong collaborative approach in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Supporting management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Assisting with preparation of financial statements and audits.
• Contributing to tax compliance and VAT returns.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

2:1 degree in accounting-related field or AAT qualification

GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C or above

Job description

Overview

Are you looking to kick-start your career in Finance and work towards becoming a qualified accountant? We are looking for two Trainee Accountants to join our highly skilled and experienced Finance team at Burges Salmon. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a range of accounting disciplines while receiving support towards your ACCA or CIMA qualification.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Supporting management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Assisting with the preparation of annual financial statements and audits
• Contributing to tax compliance, including VAT returns and tax computations
• Partner accounting, including reconciliations and profit share calculations
• Analysing financial data and supporting business performance
• Building strong relationships across the business through effective communication

What We Are Looking For

• A 2:1 degree (accounting-related preferred) or fully qualified AAT
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C or above
• A commitment to completing a chartered accountancy qualification (ACCA or CIMA)
• A curious, proactive mindset with a drive to learn and improve
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Confidence in using Microsoft Office suite

Why Join Us?

• Structured development and mentoring from senior leaders
• Exposure to a wide range of finance functions and business areas
• A supportive, inclusive team environment
• A clear pathway to qualification and career progression

Ready to launch your finance career with us? Apply now and take the first step towards becoming a qualified accountant at Burges Salmon.

Why Burges Salmon?

At Burges Salmon, we believe in empowering our people to make a difference. You\'ll join a firm that values integrity, innovation, and inclusion. We offer hybrid working, a supportive culture, and opportunities to grow your career in a forward-thinking environment.

We are immensely proud to have recently been awarded "Law Firm of the Year" at the Legal Business Awards 2025, and named RollOnFriday\'s ‘Best Law Firm to Work At' for four years running and one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024. We\'re also Platinum-accredited by Investors in People for our commitment to developing our people.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an accessible recruitment process and guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. We\'re happy to discuss flexible working options for this role.

Interested in applying or want to learn more?

The full job description is linked below. If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process, please don\'t hesitate to get in touch with Ayesha Arshad, Resourcing Specialist, at [email protected] or call 0117 307 6807.

Final date to apply is 17th October 2025.

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