Trainee Accounting Technician

Hays PLC; Exeter; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Trainee Accounts Technician in Exeter, offering a full-time role with a supporting path towards the AAT qualification. This position includes preparing financial reports and personal tax computations, providing significant work experience in a professional environment. Candidates should possess strong analytical and numerical skills, along with good communication abilities, and will benefit from professional mentoring throughout their training.

Benefits

Annual salary review

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Death in service benefit 3x annual salary

Qualifications

• Strong academic background indicated by GCSEs/A-levels.
• Ability to learn new IT skills quickly.
• Professional and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Study for Level 4 AAT apprenticeship qualification.
• Prepare financial information, reports, and tax computations.
• Support team in accounting and taxation services.

Skills

Analytical

Methodical

Numerical

Outgoing

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs, A-levels (or equivalent)

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Full time permanent Trainee Accounts Technician

Your new company

We are looking for a Trainee Part-Qualified Accounts Technician to join us on a permanent basis in our Exeter office.

You will continue studying your AAT qualification (ideally under an apprenticeship agreement but not essential). The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is a professional qualification which can help you to achieve a rewarding career in accountancy.
The role is full time in Exeter Monday - Friday 36.25 hours per week.
Salary is £23k - £25k depending on experience.

Your new role

Studying for the Level 4 AAT apprenticeship qualification includes learning the fundamentals of bookkeeping and accounting standards, as well as personal and business tax. We will not only offer you support and mentoring throughout, but we will also fund your qualification.
You will gain valuable work experience supporting the rest of the team in providing a range of accounting and taxation services to our clients. You will prepare financial information, reports and returns for a wide range of clients, both businesses and individuals whilst also using computer software to record financial transactions. You will prepare and provide personal and company tax computations, regular VAT returns and bookkeeping services. You will also help in information gathering to analyse and report information about income and expenditure to support decision making, planning and control.

What you'll need to succeed

• 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, organised, and conscientious.
• Takes the initiative, ability to prioritise, and meet deadlines.
• Professional and team orientated 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.
• As the role requires the ability to study and pass formal exams, we would look for a strong track record in obtaining qualifications often indicated by strong results in GCSE's, A-levels (or equivalent), however other academic history will also be considered.

What you'll get in return

• 36.25 hours / 5 days per week.
• Annual salary review and regular salary reviews whilst training.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays after 3 years' service.
• Opportunity to carry over 1 week's holiday into the following holiday year.
• Death in service 3 x annual salary.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.