Accounts Associate

The Trainee Accountant will support the preparation of accounts, bookkeeping, and compliance work for a range of clients while completing a structured ACCA training programme. This role is ideal for someone beginning their professional accounting career and looking for hands on experience alongside formal qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts preparation. Assist in preparing year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and small limited companies.
• Bookkeeping. Maintain accurate financial records, process transactions, and reconcile accounts.
• VAT returns. Support the preparation and submission of VAT returns.
• Client communication. Respond to client queries and request missing information.
• Administrative duties — Filing, scanning, organising client documents, and supporting the wider team.
• Software use. Work with cloud accounting systems such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles or willingness to learn
• Confident with Excel and general IT systems
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Professional communication and a positive attitude toward learning
• Ability to work well in a small team environment

What we will offer

• Full support towards ACCA qualification, including study leave and exam fees
• Practical experience aligned with ACCA’s PER (Practical Experience Requirements)
• Death in service (4x salary)
• 24 hour access to a GP
• x1 professional subscription paid for
• Access to a EV Scheme
• Access to a Cycle to work scheme
• Access to a discount platform
• Access to an EAP system
• Employee Referral Scheme