Trainee/Junior Accountant

Trainee/Junior Accountant
Salary range:£26,000 to £30,000 FTE depending on experience
Location: Wetherby office based (hybrid considered after probation period completed)
Job Type: Full-time 37.5 hours pw (Part-time considered for the right candidate)
About Us
We are a friendly, growing accountancy practice providing accounting, tax and business advisory services to a wide range of small businesses, sole traders and limited companies. We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our clients and delivering a personal, proactive service.
As our client base continues to grow, we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Trainee Accountant to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is already studying towards an accounting qualification or is looking to begin their career in practice.
The Role
Working alongside experienced accountants, you will gain exposure to all aspects of general practice, supporting the team with a variety of accounting and tax work while developing your technical knowledge and practical experience.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Assisting the accountants in preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
* Assisting with bookkeeping using cloud accounting software.
* Preparing VAT returns.
* Assisting with personal and corporation tax compliance.
* Liaising with clients to obtain accounting records and answer queries.
* Maintaining accurate client records and working papers.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
* Currently studying AAT or looking to begin AAT studies, with ambitions to progress their career as accountant in the future.
* Ideally has some previous experience working in an accountancy practice (preferred but not essential).
* Enthusiastic, reliable and eager to learn.
* Well organised with excellent attention to detail.
* Comfortable communicating with clients in a professional manner.
* A good team player with a positive attitude.
* Competent using Office 365, particularly Outlook and Excel.
* Experience of cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or FreeAgent would be an advantage but is not essential as training will be given.
What We Offer
* A supportive and friendly working environment – no long hours culture.
* On-the-job training and study support considered if working towards AAT / ACCA qualification
* A varied role with exposure to a wide range of clients and industries.
* Opportunities for career progression to manage own client portfolio
* Competitive salary based on experience.
* Holiday entitlement, workplace pension and private healthcare.
How to Apply
If you are looking to build a long-term career in accountancy and would like to join a supportive, growing practice as a Trainee/Junior Accountant, where you can develop your skills and qualifications, we'd love to hear from you.
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