Trainee Accounting Technician

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm of accountants in Exeter is seeking a Trainee Part-Qualified Accounts Technician. This permanent role will allow you to study for an AAT qualification while receiving valuable mentorship and financial support for your education. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and numerical skills, as well as a friendly disposition. Benefits include competitive leave, annual salary reviews, and additional perks after service milestones.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual salary review

Flexible benefits including Private Medical Insurance

Death in service cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Qualifications

• Strong academic record indicated by good GCSEs and A-levels.
• Outgoing, socially confident, with a positive attitude.
• Ability to learn new IT skills quickly.

Responsibilities

• Continue studying for AAT qualification, supported by the firm.
• Learn fundamentals of bookkeeping, accounting standards, and tax.
• Support and mentor will be provided throughout training.

Skills

Analytical

Numerical

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational

Adaptability

Education

Good GCSEs

A-levels or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

My client is an Age Top 50+50 firm of Accountants based in the South West, with over 300 team members across 16 offices.

They are looking for a Trainee Part-Qualified Accounts Technician to join them on a permanent basis in their Exeter office.

You will continue studying for your AAT qualification (ideally under an apprenticeship agreement, but not essential). The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is a professional qualification that can help you achieve a rewarding career in accountancy. Studying for the Level 4 AAT apprenticeship qualification includes learning the fundamentals of bookkeeping, accounting standards, and personal and business tax. My client will support and mentor you throughout and will also fund your qualification.

Attributes, Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• Analytical, methodical, and numerical.
• Outgoing, socially confident, and emotionally controlled.
• A positive attitude, friendly, and personable.
• Resilient, able to multi-task, and work independently/flexibly.
• Adaptable, organized, and conscientious.
• Takes initiative, can prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Professional and team-oriented in approach.
• Good working knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven accuracy and an eye for detail.
• Ability to learn new IT skills quickly.
• Strong academic record, indicated by good GCSEs, A-levels (or equivalent), or other qualifications.

Benefits

• 36.25 hours / 5 days per week.
• Annual salary review and regular salary reviews during training.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays after 3 years of service.
• Opportunity to carry over 1 week’s holiday into the following year.
• Death in service cover of 3x annual salary.
• Access to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme.
• 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline.
• Flexible benefits including Buy and Sell holiday, Cycle to Work, Payroll Charity Giving, and Private Medical Insurance.
• Introducing clients and staff commission schemes.
• Pension contributions starting at 3%, rising to 4% (matched up to 6% after 4 years’ service).
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay after one year of service.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply, please contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications, we may not respond to every applicant directly. If you do not hear from us within 3 working days, please assume your application was unsuccessful.