Trainee Accountant: Grow Your Practice Career in Glasgow

Anderson Knight; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Knight is seeking a Trainee Accountant in Glasgow to join its growing finance team. You will work alongside experienced accountants and develop skills across client work, VAT, payroll and routine accounting tasks.

The role suits someone with an accountancy foundation who wants to learn and progress, including pursuing a professional qualification such as ACCA, AAT or ICAS. A long-term career path within practice is emphasised.

Qualifications

• At least one year’s experience in an accountancy practice.
• Good grounding in basic accounting principles.
• Interest in pursuing a professional qualification (ACCA/AAT/ICAS).

Responsibilities

• Assisting with preparation of accounts for a range of clients.
• Supporting VAT returns and routine financial information.
• Bookkeeping and bank reconciliations.
• Preparing basic journals and posting transactions.
• Supporting year-end accounts and general accounting work.
• Assisting with payroll where required.
• Communicating with clients and handling routine queries.
• Helping senior team members with more complex tasks as experience develops.
• Keeping client records accurate and up to date.
• Supporting wider team with ad hoc work.

Skills

Accounting basics

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Professional accounting qualification ongoing

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Anderson Knight is seeking a Trainee Accountant in Glasgow to join its growing finance team. You will work alongside experienced accountants and develop skills across client work, VAT, payroll and routine accounting tasks.

The role suits someone with an accountancy foundation who wants to learn and progress, including pursuing a professional qualification such as ACCA, AAT or ICAS. A long-term career path within practice is emphasised.