Trainee Accountant

Travail Employment Group; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected accountancy firm in Henfield, West Sussex, is seeking an AAT/ACCA Trainee Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals starting their accountancy career, providing hands-on experience and full study support for AAT or ACCA qualifications. The role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and assures high levels of accuracy in all work.

Benefits

Full study support for AAT or ACCA

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Holiday entitlement TBD

Day or block release for training

Qualifications

• Candidates should be committed to a career in accountancy and actively studying for AAT or ACCA.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude are desirable.
• Previous office or finance experience is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of year-end and management accounts.
• Support with VAT returns, bookkeeping, and reconciliations.
• Liaise with clients to obtain and clarify financial information.

Skills

Communication

Proactive attitude

Attention to detail

Education

AAT or ACCA qualification

Job description

AAT/ACCA Trainee Accountant

23810 – 25,000 DOE + 10% performance–related bonus, Henfield, West Sussex, Full time (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm), Permanent, Holiday, Pension scheme, training support, on–site parking

The Role
Our client, a growing independent accountancy firm based in Henfield, West Sussex, is looking to recruit an AAT/ACCA Trainee Accountant to join their small, supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone beginning or already partway through their professional accountancy training and looking to gain hands–on experience across a wide variety of clients and accountancy services.

• Assist in the preparation of year–end accounts and management accounts
• Support with VAT returns, bookkeeping, and reconciliations
• Liaise with clients to obtain and clarify financial information
• Learn and apply accountancy procedures and reporting standards
• Work closely with a dedicated supervisor for training and development
• Study towards AAT or ACCA qualifications with full support
• Attend external training via day or block release
• Contribute positively to the team's collaborative working environment
• Maintain high levels of accuracy and confidentiality in all work
• Progress towards increasing responsibility as experience develops

Requirements
Candidates should be committed to a career in accountancy and actively studying or planning to study for the AAT or ACCA qualification. Strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to learn quickly are all highly desirable. Previous office or finance experience is helpful but not essential.
This role could suit someone who has worked as a finance assistant, trainee accountant, or accounts junior.

Company Information
Our client is a well–respected and expanding local practice offering personalised accounting services to a growing portfolio of small and medium–sized businesses. Known for their professional yet friendly service, they have built a loyal client base largely through referrals and are continuing to grow.

Package

• 23,810– 25,000 depending on experience
• Full study support for AAT or ACCA
• Permanent, full–time role (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm)
• Office–based in Henfield, West Sussex
• Pension scheme
• On–site parking
• Holiday entitlement TBD
• Day or block release for training with external provider

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