Trainee Accounts Assistant - AAT

Aether Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Aether Recruitment is seeking a Trainee Accounts Assistant for their Central London office. You will be trained in bookkeeping, accounts preparation to trial balance, and VAT returns for diverse clients. The role uses Excel, Xero and QuickBooks, with funding and study leave offered for AAT studies.

The firm supports hybrid working and is keen to hire someone with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn, commuting to Central London as needed.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grades 6–9.
• Currently studying towards the AAT qualification, ideally Level 3.
• Willing to work full time and study in own time.
• Able to commute to Central London.

Responsibilities

• Train in general bookkeeping and practice preparing accounts to trial balance.
• Prepare VAT returns for a range of small to medium businesses.
• Use Excel, Xero and QuickBooks to manage client records.
• Support senior staff and learn accounting processes on the job.

Education

GCSE Maths (grade 6-9)

GCSE English (grade 6-9)

AAT qualification - Level 3 (studying)

Tools

Excel

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Are you currently studying towards the AAT qualification?

Would you like to join a friendly, supportive accountancy firm which supports small to medium sized businesses with their accounting?

Our client is a well established accountancy firm in Central London. They would like to recruit a Trainee Accounts Assistant with a good academic record and strong work ethic.

You will be trained in general bookkeeping, preparing accounts to trial balance and preparing VAT returns for a broad range of small to medium sized businesses. The majority of your work will be carried out using Microsoft Excel, Xero and QuickBooks.

The firm are willing to support you through your AAT studies, by providing funding and study leave.

To be considered for this position, you must:

• Have GCSEs in Maths and English at grades 6-9
• Currently be studying towards the AAT qualification - ideally Level 3
• Be prepared to work full time and study in your own time
• Be able to commute to Central London for work

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for a long-term career in accountancy. The firm offer hybrid working, so you will be able to work from home for part of the week. Previous work experience as a bookkeeper / accounts assistant / junior accountant would be a bonus for this position.