Trainee Accounts Assistant - AAT

Aether Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Aether Recruitment in Central London is seeking a Trainee Accounts Assistant with a strong academic record and work ethic. You will be trained in bookkeeping, preparing accounts up to trial balance and VAT returns for a range of small to medium businesses.

You will primarily use Excel, Xero and QuickBooks, and the firm offers support through AAT studies with funding and study leave. Hybrid working is available, with some time in the office and from home.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grades 6-9.
• Currently 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general bookkeeping and accounts preparation up to trial balance.
• Prepare VAT returns for a broad range of SMEs.
• Work mainly in Excel, Xero and QuickBooks.
• Hybrid working arrangement offered.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Strong work ethic

Education

GCSE Maths and English

AAT studies in progress (Level 3)

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.