Trainee Accountant: Full Study Support & Broad Role

Pro Talent; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full study support

On the job training

Client contact from start

Office based in Eastbourne

Job summary

Pro Talent in Eastbourne is seeking a Trainee or Semi-Senior Accountant to work across accounts, tax and bookkeeping, not just one client type. The role offers full study support and early client contact, with immediate start and an on-site office in Eastbourne.

You should have around 18 months’ experience in a UK practice and be aiming to progress toward ACCA/ACA while you learn. A broad grounding is valued over early specialization.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or part qualified, or early in ACCA or ACA.
• Around 18 months or more in a UK accountancy practice.
• Comfortable progressing toward partner review standards without step-by-step instruction.
• Interested in a broad grounding rather than an early specialist path.
• Qualified by experience and open to conversation if studying status changes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Handle self assessment and corporation tax returns.
• Do monthly and quarterly bookkeeping, management accounts and VAT returns.
• Communicate with clients directly on day-to-day queries.
• As you progress, support junior staff and review their work.

Skills

Client communication

Education

AAT / ACCA / ACA pathway

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Pro Talent in Eastbourne is seeking a Trainee or Semi-Senior Accountant to work across accounts, tax and bookkeeping, not just one client type. The role offers full study support and early client contact, with immediate start and an on-site office in Eastbourne.

You should have around 18 months’ experience in a UK practice and be aiming to progress toward ACCA/ACA while you learn. A broad grounding is valued over early specialization.