Trainee Accountant

B Career Centre; Ouzlewell Green; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

B Career Centre is recruiting a motivated Trainee Accountant to join a professional accounting team in Leeds City Centre. This entry‑level role offers a practical path into accounting with hands‑on experience and a supportive working environment.

Full training and ongoing support will be provided, with opportunities to learn bookkeeping, invoicing, VAT, payroll, and the preparation of accounts as you develop your numerical and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Degree or qualification in accounting/finance preferred.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Previous accounting experience beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bookkeeping and maintain financial records.
• Process invoices, payments and expenses.
• Support preparation of accounts and financial reports.
• Complete bank reconciliations.
• Assist with VAT returns and payroll administration.
• Use accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Support senior accountants with general finance duties.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in accounting/finance or related subject (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Our client is seeking motivated and ambitious Trainee Accountant to join a professional accounting team based in Leeds City Centre.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or develop their career in accounting while gaining valuable practical experience within a supportive working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with bookkeeping and maintaining accurate financial records
• Processing invoices, payments and expenses
• Supporting the preparation of accounts and financial reports
• Completing bank reconciliations
• Assisting with VAT returns and payroll administration
• Using accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Supporting senior accountants with general finance duties

Requirements:

• A degree or relevant qualification in accounting, finance, business or a related subject is preferred
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Previous accounting experience is beneficial but not essential

Full training and ongoing support will be provided.