Trainee Accountant

DJH; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic accountancy firm in the UK is looking for a Trainee Accountant to join its team. This role offers the opportunity to engage with clients and prepare financial statements. You're expected to have a strong academic background and a proactive attitude towards learning. The firm provides a competitive salary, generous holidays, and fully funded study support to enhance your professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Fully funded study support

Tailored learning and development

Wellbeing and community calendar

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs at level 5 and above, with level 6 in Maths and English.
• 3 A Levels (or equivalent) Grade C or above.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end financial statements for various clients.
• Calculate corporation and personal tax liabilities.
• Follow a personal development plan and achieve AAT studies.

Skills

Strong motivation

Excellent academic background

Relationship building

Proactive attitude

Eagerness to learn

Education

5 GCSEs at level 5 or above

3 A Levels (or equivalent) Grade C or above

Job description

Trainee Accountant

Application Deadline: 2 January 2026

Department: Early Careers

Employment Type: Apprentice

Location: Bexley

Are you about to finish college or 6th form and are wondering what to do next? Do you fancy joining the amazing world of accounting? Are you looking for a Practice which has been voted one of the best places to work in the UK, with fully funded training packages and a strong focus on learning and development so you can reach your true potential?

If you’re reading this, then the answer to that question is probably yes. At DJH, our team is at the heart of everything we achieve. And no matter how much we grow, looking after our people will always be our #1 priority. We come in all shapes and sizes, with different qualities, experience and knowledge. Together, our differences create balance. And that is our superpower.

Earlier this year, McBrides joined the DJH Group, marking an exciting milestone as our first office in the South of England. With a team of over 50 professionals, McBrides is a forward-thinking firm based in Sidcup, widely recognised for its friendly people culture and commitment to professional excellence.

Founded in Locksbottom in 1973, McBrides has evolved over five decades into a full-service accountancy firm with offices in Sidcup and Hartlepool, seven partners, and a team of 50. The firm is also known and trusted for its supportive training programmes for both school leavers and graduates!

Let's talk about the role

After a proper induction to the business, a personal development plan will be drawn up for you. It will outline each of the steps you’ll need to take to realise your ambitions and goals of becoming a fully-fledged Accountant. Life will be fast paced, engaging, creative, rewarding and you’ll learn loads every day.

Your typical day will involve:

• Duties Being part of a talented team, adding value to the exceptional work we deliver
• Preparing year-end financial statements for a wide range of clients
• Calculating corporation and personal tax liabilities, whilst coming up with tax planning ideas
• Cracking on with your personal development plan – shadowing, questioning, and learning to help you achieve your ambitions and be victorious in your AAT studies
• Building long-lasting relationships with clients and wowing them daily

Let's talk about you and your skills...

Hungry for a new challenge:

• You’ll have an excellent academic background, with 5 GCSEs at a minimum level 5 and above, with a level 6 or above in both Maths and English and on track to achieve 3 A Levels (or equivalent) Grade C or above
• You’ll love getting to know people and cultivating long-lasting relationships
• You’re like a sponge and totally enjoy learning
• You’ll be motivated to deliver extraordinary service and will embrace our “Proven Process”
• You’ll have a proactive attitude, whether a task is complicated or simple, big or small
• You’re motivated by a fast paced and bustling environment
• You’ll look at things differently than other people and will enjoy finding alternative solutions
• You’re excited to immerse yourself in our lively brand, culture and business

Let's talk benefits...

Here’s a few reasons to come and join us, but you’ll find loads more once you get your feet under the table:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance
• Fully funded study support
• Tailored learning and development
• Full-inhouse CPD calendar
• A fully loaded wellbeing, social & community calendar

Together we achieve great things for our team, clients, communities and the planet.