Trainee Accountant – Goole

Townends Accountants LLP; Goole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local accountancy firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Trainee Accountant who is keen to start a career in accountancy. This role includes learning the basics of accounts preparation and working with clients from various sectors. Applicants should have strong 'A' level grades or a relevant degree, along with excellent communication and IT skills. The position offers a competitive pay scale, study package, and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Competitive pay scale

Study package including tuition fees and study leave

Flexitime

Learning and development opportunities

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Must have or expect to achieve good 'A' level grades or a relevant degree.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• High attention to detail is required.

Responsibilities

• Learn basics of accounts preparation.
• Work with a diverse range of clients.
• Complete work using different software packages.

Skills

Good communication skills

Good IT skills

Numeracy skills

Ability to work to deadlines

Attention to detail

Team player

Organisation skills

Self-motivating

Education

Minimum 'A' level grades of at least 1 A and 2 Bs or relevant degree

Job description

We regularly have opportunities for someone with good communication skills who is looking to enter into a Training Contract to begin a career in accountancy. Our training and development programme provides the opportunity to study towards a recognised accountancy qualification.

Applicants must possess (or are expecting to achieve) ‘A’ level grades of at least 1 A and 2 Bs, or equivalent, or have a relevant degree.

Typical Role

• Full Time – Monday to Friday
• Accountancy is a people focused profession so communication is key
• You will begin your accountancy career learning the basics of accounts preparation
• As a Trainee Accountant you will be introduced to a broad range of clients from various sectors, ranging in size and business structure
• You will be using different software packages to complete your work
• Our trainees are introduced to marketing and networking activities throughout all stages of the training contract
• You will be supported through a structured study plan towards recognised qualifications

You & Your Qualifications

• As a minimum applicants must possess (or are expecting to achieve) good ‘A’ level grades of at least 1 A and 2 Bs, or equivalent, or have a relevant degree.
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT and numeracy skills
• Ability to work to deadlines
• High attention to detail is essential
• Team player
• Good organisation skills
• Self motivating

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive pay scale
• Study package – including tuition fees and study leave
• Flexitime
• Learning and development opportunities
• Friendly working environment