Trainee Accountant

Role: Trainee Accountant

Location: Bexhill, East Sussex

Hours: Full-time

Pay: £24,700 per annum

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Accountant to join one of our longstanding clients, an established and growing accountancy practice, based in Bexhill.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or A Level leaver looking to begin a professional career in accountancy. You will support experienced Managers and Partners across a varied portfolio of clients while studying towards an AAT, ACCA or ACA qualification, depending on your chosen training pathway.

Benefits:

£24,700 per annum
Professional study support towards AAT, ACCA or ACA qualification
Excellent opportunity for a graduate or A Level leaver to begin a career in accountancy
Hands-on experience across accounts, tax and bookkeeping
Work alongside experienced Managers and Partners
Exposure to a varied portfolio of clients
Structured professional development and long-term career progression

The Requirements:

Minimum 2:1 degree or higher for candidates applying for the ACA or ACCA training pathway
A Levels at A*, A or B, or equivalent Distinction*, Distinction or Merit grades in relevant subjects, for candidates applying for the AAT pathway
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisation with the ability to work accurately to deadlines
Excellent attention to detail
Strong logical problem-solving skills
Good team-working skills
Confident using IT and digital systems
Ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
Flexible, positive and responsive approach
High level of integrity and professional ethics
Enthusiasm for developing a long-term career within accountancy

The Role:

Support Managers and Partners with the preparation of statutory financial statements
Work across accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
Assist with personal, partnership and corporation tax returns
Provide bookkeeping support and accurately record financial transactions
Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records
Complete control account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
Carry out bank reconciliations
Draft professional client correspondence, including emails and covering letters
Support account submissions to HMRC and Companies House
Assist with filing statutory and client account documentation
Maintain accurate records of client communications across internal systems
Use systems including IRIS and Outlook
Accurately record time spent on client activities
Maintain confidentiality and data security when handling sensitive information
Keep up to date with relevant legislation and professional requirements
Provide general administrative support where required

If you're keen to join an exceptional team who can offer professional qualifications, hands-on accountancy experience and excellent long-term career development, then please apply to this Trainee Accountant role below or call Jamie Watson on (phone number removed) between 9:00am - 5:30pm