Trainee Accountant (Audit)

ProTalent; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Brighton is seeking a Trainee Accountant to join their Audit team. This role offers the chance to gain hands-on client exposure while working towards your ACA or AAT qualification in a supportive environment. Key responsibilities include assisting with audit engagements and supporting seniors. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel.

Benefits

Auto enrolment pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free flu jabs

Birthday Leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Regular social events

25 days holiday + bank/public holidays

Qualifications

• Actively studying towards ACA or AAT (with a degree or A-Levels).
• Ideally have 1 year of practical experience.
• Organised with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with audit engagements both in the office and at client premises.
• Support Audit Seniors and Managers with assigned work.
• Perform testing procedures and document audit conclusions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Excel proficiency

Education

Degree or A-Levels

ACA or AAT enrollment

Tools

Excel

Online accounting software

Job description

ProTalent are delighted to be working with a leading and growing accountancy practice in Brighton, who are looking to welcome a Trainee Accountant into their Audit team. This is a fantastic opportunity to start or build your career in audit, gain hands-on client exposure, and work towards a professional qualification in a supportive environment.

Salary: £25k+ (depending on exam progress)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9am 5.30pm, with 1-hour lunch). Flexible working patterns may be considered (minimum 30 hours / 4 days).

Benefits include:

• Auto enrolment pension

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free flu jabs

• Non-contractual Birthday Leave

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Regular social events

• 25 days holiday + bank/public holidays

The Role

As a Trainee Accountant (Audit), you will:

• Assist with audit engagements both in the office and at client premises.

• Support Audit Seniors and Managers with assigned work.

• Perform testing procedures and document audit conclusions.

• Communicate issues and solutions clearly and professionally.

• Develop your technical and professional knowledge while working towards ACA or AAT qualifications.

• Stay up to date with relevant legislation and compliance requirements.

About You

The successful candidate will be:

• Actively studying towards ACA or AAT (with a degree or A-Levels).

• Ideally have 1 year of practical experience.

• Organised with strong attention to detail.

• A confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills.

• A logical problem solver and strong team player.

• Comfortable using IT systems, particularly Excel and online accounting software.

What s on Offer

This role provides excellent training and development, with clear opportunities to progress within a reputable and expanding accountancy firm. You ll be joining a team that is recognised for investing in their people and supporting them from trainee level through to senior positions.