Trainee Accountant — Remote, Flexible Hours, Client‑Facing

ProTalent; Chalvington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full study support

Flexible/remote working

Early client responsibility

Small team learning

Job summary

ProTalent in East Sussex seeks a Trainee Accountant to work with a growing, tech-driven practice known for client relationships. You will visit clients at their premises, learn how their businesses run, and handle bookkeeping, VAT, and MTWeD tasks while studying for a professional qualification.

The role emphasizes client-first thinking, real responsibility early on, and a collaborative small team environment with study support.

Qualifications

• Interested in small business, not just the numbers.
• Confident talking to people and happy to pick up the phone.
• Organised and accurate, able to juggle several clients.
• Willing to commit to studying.
• A full driving licence and access to a car, as client visits are the heart of the job.

Responsibilities

• Looking after your own group of clients by phone, email and face to face.
• Visiting clients on site to work on their records and discuss progress.
• Day to day bookkeeping, VAT returns and Making Tax Digital work.
• Getting to grips with what each client actually does and what keeps them busy.
• Preparing management information and helping out with year end as you develop.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Organisation

Education

AAT started or completed

Job description

ProTalent in East Sussex seeks a Trainee Accountant to work with a growing, tech-driven practice known for client relationships. You will visit clients at their premises, learn how their businesses run, and handle bookkeeping, VAT, and MTWeD tasks while studying for a professional qualification.

The role emphasizes client-first thinking, real responsibility early on, and a collaborative small team environment with study support.