Trainee Law Accountant (training provided)

Hutcheon Mearns Limited; Perth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A law accountancy firm in Perth is seeking a Trainee Law Accountant. This exciting opportunity offers full training and a starting salary of £24,000, increasing to £32,000 upon training completion. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and attention to detail, ideally holding a degree in a related field. The role involves handling sensitive documents and requires full-time office-based work.

Benefits

31 days Annual Leave including public holidays

Company Pension Plan

Hands-on training

Qualifications

• Ideally degree educated in Accountancy/Finance or Business Admin.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support and training in a legal accountancy environment.
• Handle sensitive legal and financial documents with discretion.
• Complete tasks while working to deadlines.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Accountancy/Finance or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hutcheon Mearns are delighted to be supporting our client for an exciting opportunity to join their office in Perth as a Trainee Law Accountant, on a full-time permanent basis. Our client is a well-established Law Accountancy based in Perth, who has grown rapidly in client base and now looking to expand the team. My client is looking for ideally someone looking to kick-start their career, as full training is provided and paid for by my client for the successful candidate, a truly exciting opportunity. This role is 35 hours per week with a 2.30pm finish on a Friday, flexibility on start/finish times can be amended to suit candidate. With this being a Trainee role, the candidate is required to be fully office-based in Perth whilst training continues, so the Senior team can provide hands‑on support and training. With an attractive salary of £24,000 per year to begin, which will increase to £32,000 on completion of Training.

The Opportunity:

• Competitive starting salary of £24,000 per year, rising to £32,000 upon training completion
• 2.30pm finish on a Friday!
• 35 hour working week Monday to Friday
• 31 days Annual Leave including 6 days public holiday (2 days at Easter and 4 days at Christmas)
• Company Pension Plan
• Salary increases with tenure and training completion
• Work events such as Summer and Christmas Events to celebrate with the team!
• Excellent hands‑on training, mentored by one of Scotland's top Law Accountants, and working alongside a very experienced supportive team

Background and Experience:

• Ideally degree educated in Accountancy/Finance, Business Admin/Administration or a similar related field is advantageous but not essential
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, such as Word and Outlook
• High attention to detail
• Previous experience working to deadlines, with a keen eye for detail
• Organisational and excellent timekeeping skills
• Must have discretion and high level of professionalism as sensitive legal and financial documents will be being handled

Next Steps:

If this job opportunity sounds appealing to you, please apply with your full CV. Candidates must be able to work on a full‑time basis. Applicants should be able to commute to this location.