Trainee Accountant - AAT trainee role in leading independent firm

Reed; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Study support for AAT/ACCA

Job summary

Reed Practice is recruiting Trainee Accountants for a respected Cambridgeshire accountancy firm. You will gain exposure to year-end accounts, VAT, and self-assessment tax work, with a focus on digital tax compliance and client service across a varied client base including charities.

Full study support for AAT and ACCA is available, with a competitive salary and easy access to public transport. The role sits in a busy practice environment, offering progression as you develop into a qualified

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of accountancy experience in a local practice (essential).
• Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Driving licence and own car beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with year-end accounts, VAT returns and self-assessment tax work, with focus on Making Tax Digital (MTD).
• Work with a range of clients, including charities.
• Provide occasional administrative support and other office tasks.

Education

AAT Level 3 qualification

Tools

Excel

Xero

Sage

IRIS

QuickBooks

Job description

Are you training in an accounting role, studying AAT and on at least Level 3, and working in an accountancy practice? Do you feel undervalued, overlooked, and perhaps not earning a salary reflective of today's market?

Reed Practice are once again working with the Senior Partner of a high calibre, extremely reputable and independent Cambridgeshire accountancy firm to recruit one, potentially two Trainee Accountants.

We have placed candidates into this firm in the past who have gone on to develop into exceptional accountants. As Trainee Accountant your tasks will include:

• Engage in a mix of accountancy tasks including assisting with and preparing year-end accounts, VAT returns and self-assessment tax responsibilities, with a focus on Making Tax Digital (MTD).
• You will work with a wide range of clients, including charities.
• Utilise strong Excel skills for various accounting tasks; familiarity with IRIS, Xero, Sage, and Quickbooks is advantageous.
• Provide occasional administrative support and other office tasks.

Collaborate across the team, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to engage in both junior and more advanced roles as needed.

Your required skills & qualifications to be considered:

• 1-2 years of experience in accountancy within a local practice firm. (essential)
• AAT Level 3 qualification or higher; candidates moving up from apprentice level pay are encouraged to apply. (essential)
• Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills.
• Familiarity with Xero, Sage, IRIS, and Quickbooks is a bonus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Driving licence and own car are beneficial but not essential. The firm also located 5 mins walk from many public transport routes

• Full study support for AAT and ACCA is available, free parking and other company benefits are on offer as well as a competitive salary.