Trainee Accounting Technician and Tax Technician – Plymouth

Westcotts office; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and supportive team as a Trainee Accounting Technician in a leading accountancy practice. This exciting role offers a blend of practical experience and theoretical training, allowing you to work towards your AAT qualification while gaining invaluable skills in accounting and taxation. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where your contributions matter, and you'll receive mentoring and support throughout your journey. With flexible working options and opportunities for further qualifications, this position is perfect for those looking to build a rewarding career in accountancy and tax. Don't miss this chance to kickstart your professional journey!

Benefits

Annual salary review

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Death in service benefit

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits including Buy and Sell holiday

Pension scheme with matching contributions

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills are essential for this role.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail are crucial for success.

Responsibilities

• Support the Corporate Tax team in providing accounting and taxation services.
• Prepare financial information, reports, and tax computations for clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Adaptability

Education

GCSEs

A-levels or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Trainee Accounting Technician (AAT) and Tax Technician (ATT)

Plymouth

Westcotts is a Top 50+50 Accountancy Practice and Top 50 apprenticeship employer with over 290 team members based across 16 offices covering Devon and Somerset.

We are looking for a Trainee Accounting Technician to join our Corporate Tax team on a permanent basis in our Plymouth office with flexible working available.

You will undertake both practical and theoretical training whilst studying for your AAT qualification under an apprenticeship agreement. The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is a professional qualification which can help you to achieve a rewarding career in accountancy. Studying for Level 3 and Level 4 AAT apprenticeship qualifications 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 your training, but we will also fund the training, and pay you your normal salary on the days you attend classes or time in the office to study. You will also receive regular pay reviews.

Following the completion of your AAT qualification, your career path in Corporate Tax will be bolstered by furthering your education with the ATT qualification under an apprenticeship agreement. The Association of Tax Technicians (ATT) is essential for your specialisation in tax, and is the fundamental study prior to the CTA qualification if you wish to progress your career in tax further.

It is not just about studying though as 80% of your time will be gaining 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.

This job description summarises the main duties and responsibilities of the post, however the list is not exhaustive as the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties and projects of similar level and responsibility.

Attributes, Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Ideally the successful candidate will have the following 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, 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.
• 36.25 hours / 5 days per week (flexible and hybrid working available).
• 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 buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave.
• Death in service 3 x 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 3% rising to 4% (but matched up to 6% after 4 years’ service).
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay after one years’ service.

Opportunities to later progress and gain further qualifications are available for the right candidates.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please upload your CV along with a covering letter providing information on why you feel you would be suitable for the role in particular in regards to the desired attributes, skills, experience and qualifications.