Trainee Accountant

Interaction Recruitment Group; Cambridge; Sur place; GBP 25 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Study support

Benefits

Résumé du poste

Interaction Recruitment Group is recruiting a Trainee Accountant for a growing accountancy practice in Cambridge. This role offers a clear path to build experience across VAT, CIS, Corp Tax, and management reporting with hands-on exposure to cloud-based accounting software.

You will work closely with experienced accountants, supporting the delivery of accounting services and client portfolios. The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, with standard office hours and study support provided.

Qualifications

• Good foundation in accounting principles and a willingness to develop technical knowledge.
• Experience in an accountancy practice is welcome but not essential.
• GCSEs in Maths and English required.
• Strong communication skills with clients and colleagues.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to organise workload and meet deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Assist with VAT returns, CIS returns and Corporation Tax returns.
• Support preparation of management accounts, statutory reporting and year-end adjustments.
• Assist with company secretarial duties and general accounting administration.
• Process financial data and use accounting software to improve efficiency.
• Review accounting information for accuracy and maintain client records.
• Assist clients with accounting software, including Xero and related applications, and help with setup and training.
• Respond to client queries and provide day-to-day accounting support.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts and ad hoc client projects.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet deadlines and provide accurate financial information.
• Contribute to process improvements and expand knowledge of accounting systems.

Connaissances

Foundation in accounting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Organisational skills

Formation

GCSEs in Maths and English

Outils

Xero

IRIS

Excel

Description du poste

Reference

KM2662

Salary

£25,000 - £28,000/annum + Study Support & Benefits

Job Location

- United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Cambridgeshire -- Cambridge

Job Type

Permanent

Posted

28 October 2026

Trainee Accountant

Location: Near Cambridge

Salary: £25 - £28k - Depending on Experience

Full time work, Monday - Friday 08.30 - 17.00

About the opportunity

We are working with a growing accountancy practice that is looking to recruit a Trainee Accountant to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their career in accountancy, develop their technical knowledge and gain hands‑on experience working with a varied portfolio of clients.

The successful candidate will work closely with experienced accountants and colleagues, supporting the delivery of a range of accounting and financial services. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills across accounts preparation, tax compliance, management reporting and cloud‑based accounting software, while building strong relationships with clients.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of VAT returns, CIS returns and Corporation Tax returns.
• Supporting the preparation of management accounts, statutory reporting and year‑end adjustments.
• Assisting with company secretarial duties and general accounting administration.
• Processing financial data and using accounting software to improve efficiency and streamline processes.
• Reviewing accounting information for accuracy and ensuring client records are maintained appropriately.
• Supporting clients with accounting software, including Xero and related applications, and helping with system setup and training.
• Responding to initial client queries and providing support with day‑to‑day accounting matters.
• Assisting with budgets, forecasts and other ad hoc client projects.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure deadlines are met and clients receive accurate, timely financial information.
• Contributing to the improvement of internal processes and developing knowledge of accounting systems and technology.

About you

We are keen to speak with candidates who have a genuine interest in accountancy and a desire to learn and progress within a practice environment.

Ideally, you will have:

• A good foundation in accounting principles and a willingness to develop your technical knowledge.
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice, although this is not essential for the right candidate.
• GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English.
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to liaise professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to organise your workload and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, adaptable approach and an enthusiasm for learning new systems and processes.
• A collaborative attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Experience using Xero, IRIS and Excel would be advantageous, but is not essential.

What's on offer?

This role offers the opportunity to gain broad practical experience within an accountancy practice, develop valuable client‑facing skills and build a strong foundation for a long‑term career in accounting.

You will benefit from working alongside an experienced team, expanding your knowledge across a range of accounting services and developing your confidence with modern accounting technology.