Trainee Accountant - AAT trainee role in leading independent firm

Reed; St. Ives; Sur place; GBP 21 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Study support (AAT/ACCA)

Free parking

Competitive salary

Résumé du poste

Reed Practice is recruiting Trainee Accountants for a respected Cambridgeshire accountancy firm. You will assist with year-end accounts, VAT returns and self‑assessments while focusing on Making Tax Digital. The role involves charities and a range of client work, with strong Excel use and familiarity with Xero/Sage/IRIS/QuickBooks as a bonus.

Full study support for AAT and ACCA is available, plus free parking and competitive salary in a welcoming team environment near public transport routes.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of accountancy experience in a local practice.
• AAT Level 3 or higher; progression from apprentice level welcomed.
• Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills; familiarity with accounting software is a bonus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsabilités

• Assist with year-end accounts, VAT returns and self‑assessment, focused on MT Digital (MTD).
• Work with a diverse client base including charities.
• Utilise Excel for a range of accounting tasks; familiarity with Xero, Sage, IRIS and QuickBooks is advantageous.
• Provide occasional administrative support and other office tasks.
• Collaborate across the team and take on junior-to-senior tasks as needed.

Connaissances

1-2 years accounting experience

Excel skills

Communication

Teamwork

Driving licence (beneficial)

Formation

AAT Level 3 or higher

Outils

Xero

Sage

IRIS

QuickBooks

Description du poste

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.