Trainee Accountant

Role: Trainee Accountant

Location: Eastbourne, 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 Eastbourne.

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 variety of client accounts while studying towards an AAT, ACCA or ICAEW qualification.

Benefits:

• £24,700 per annum
• Professional study support towards AAT, ACCA or ICAEW qualification
• Excellent opportunity for a graduate or A Level leaver
• Hands-on experience across accounts, tax, payroll 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 graduate applicants
• Alternatively, A Levels at A*, A or B, or equivalent Distinction*, Distinction or Merit grades in relevant subjects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisation and ability to work accurately under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail and compliance-focused approach
• Strong logical problem-solving skills
• Good team-working skills
• Strong IT skills, including a high level of competency in Excel
• Confidence using online accounting software
• Ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Flexible, positive and responsive approach to client needs
• High level of integrity and professional ethics
• Enthusiasm for developing a long-term career in accountancy

The Role:

• Support Managers and Partners across a variety of client account work
• Provide a high standard of client care
• Draft and send client correspondence including emails and covering letters
• Support bookkeeping activities and accurately record financial transactions
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records
• Assist with personal, partnership and corporation tax returns
• Complete control account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Prepare and administer client payroll and statutory reports for review
• Reconcile wage transactions against payroll records
• Assist with month-end and year-end processes
• Help produce monthly reports
• Support the specialist tax team with Personal Tax and Corporation Tax work
• Carry out research and provide support around policies and procedures
• Complete bank reconciliations
• Maintain data security when handling sensitive client information
• Keep up to date with current legislation and relevant professional requirements
• Provide general administrative support to Managers and Partners

If you’re keen to join an exceptional team who can offer professional qualifications, broad 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 removed] between 9:00am – 5:30pm.