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 number removed) between 9:00am - 5:30pm .