Trainee Accountant

Proactive Personnel Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AAT apprenticeship programme

Dedicated study support and mentoring

Paid study time and exam support

Practical experience across accounting

Exposure to a wide range of clients

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Proactive Personnel are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Accountancy Practice in Wolverhampton for a Trainee Accountant. No previous experience required; the successful candidate will be enthusiastic, detail-oriented and keen to start a rewarding career in accountancy. Hours: Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours per week.

Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum. The role offers a fully funded AAT apprenticeship, dedicated study support, paid study time and mentoring to develop across accounting, tax and

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in accountancy, finance and business.
• Motivated to learn and develop professionally.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Organised, reliable and able to manage workload.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with bookkeeping and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Processing client accounting information.
• Preparing VAT returns.
• Assisting with Year End and Management Accounts.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Teamwork

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Trainee Accountant

Proactive Personnel are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Accountancy Practice in Wolverhampton, who are looking to appoint a Trainee Accountant.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and motivated individual, who is looking to start a rewarding career in Accountancy.

No previous experience is required. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong attention to detail and a genuine interest in accountancy and business.

Hours: Mon-Fri | 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Assisting with bookkeeping and maintaining accurate financial records
• Processing client accounting information
• Preparing VAT returns
• Assisting with the preparation of Year End and Management Accounts
• Assisting with Personal and Corporate tax compliance work
• Using cloud accounting software such as Xero and Sage
• Communicating with clients to obtain information and answer routine queries

Ideal Candidate:

• Has a genuine interest in accountancy, finance and business
• Is motivated to learn and develop professionally
• Has strong numerical and analytical skills
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail
• Is organised, reliable and able to manage their workload effectively
• Has good communication and interpersonal skills
• Is confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Works well as part of a team
• Has achieved GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English

What we offer:

• A fully funded AAT apprenticeship programme
• Dedicated study support and mentoring
• Paid study time and exam support
• Practical experience across accounting, tax and advisory services
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and industries
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Clear progression opportunities on successful completion of the apprenticeship, including potential progression to higher-level qualifications.