Trainee / Assistant Accountant

Castle Accountancy; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACA study support

Flexible working hours

20 days annual leave

Private medical scheme

Death in service

Company pension

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Friendly, supportive environment

Career development within independent…

Job summary

Castle Accountancy in Harrogate is seeking a Trainee / Assistant Accountant to develop through hands-on experience and study towards ACA. The role offers exposure to accounts preparation, audits and tax within a supportive team.

You’ll work alongside experienced accountants and progress towards your ACA qualification with study support. The position is full-time with flexible hours and progressive development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years’ experience in accountancy or finance.
• Some experience of accounts preparation or general accounting duties.
• AAT qualified or studying would be beneficial.
• Genuine interest in ACA qualification.
• Willingness to learn across accounts, audit and tax.
• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of accounts for a range of clients.
• Supporting audit assignments and developing an understanding of the audit process.
• Gaining exposure to tax work and developing your technical knowledge.
• Working closely with experienced accountants and supporting the wider team.
• Taking on additional responsibilities as your experience and confidence grow.
• Working towards your ACA qualification with study support provided.

Skills

Experience in accountancy

Education

AAT qualification (beneficial)

Job description

Trainee / Assistant Accountant

Harrogate | £26,000 – £30,000 DOE | Permanent, Full-time

Are you currently working in an accountancy role, either within industry or practice, and looking for an opportunity to develop your career and work towards becoming a qualified accountant?

Castle Accountancy are working with a well-established, independent accountancy practice in Harrogate who are looking to welcome a Trainee / Assistant Accountant into their friendly and supportive team.

This opportunity would suit someone with 1–5 years’ experience in accountancy or finance who is keen to broaden their knowledge, gain exposure to accounts preparation, audit and tax, and progress towards their ACA qualification.

The Role

Working alongside an experienced team of accountants, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your technical skills across a varied portfolio of clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of accounts for a range of clients.
• Supporting audit assignments and developing an understanding of the audit process.
• Gaining exposure to tax work and developing your technical knowledge.
• Working closely with experienced accountants and supporting the wider team.
• Taking on additional responsibilities as your experience and confidence grow.
• Working towards your ACA qualification with study support provided.

What We’re Looking For

• Around 1–5 years’ experience in an accountancy or finance role, either within industry or practice.
• Some experience of accounts preparation or general accounting duties.
• AAT qualified or studying would be beneficial, but isn’t essential.
• A genuine interest in studying towards ACA.
• A willingness to learn and develop across accounts, audit and tax.
• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills.

Previous audit or tax experience isn’t essential, particularly for candidates looking to make the move from industry into practice.

What’s On Offer?

• Salary of £26,000 – £30,000 depending on experience.
• Full ACA study support, including time off for college and exams.
• Flexible working hours.
• 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Private medical scheme.
• Death in service benefit (3x salary).
• Company pension scheme.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to develop your career within an independent accountancy practice.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their accountancy career, whether you’re already working in practice or looking to make the transition from industry.