Junior Accountant/ AAT Trainee

Are you a recent A’level student or looking for your first role in accountancy, I am looking for a bright personable, ambitious individual to join a friendly team of accountants. They will offer you full study support in return for your hard work drive and dedication.

Junior Accountant/ AAT Trainee- About the Role

On a daily basis tasks will include:

• Bookkeeping: using Xero and other financial software to efficiently deal with company transactions.
• Using Microsoft Excel to manipulate various data sources, to ensure they are recorded accurately in Xero.
• Using integrated third-party software to set up payments for review.
• Assisting with monthly reporting and performing monthly checks on the financial data, including analytical reviews.
• Preparation of monthly payroll and pension filings.
• Preparation of VAT returns within Xero.
• Liaising with HMRC and other third parties for general queries.
• Responding to client queries and assisting with ad hoc requests.

The successful Junior Accountant / AAT Trainee will have /be

• 3 A’Levels A-C including mathematics or accounting
• Hungry to learn – the road to becoming chartered is long but rewarding.
• Extremely receptive to feedback
• Have a huge amount of pride in the work you produce.
• A strong emphasis on customer service.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work with autonomy, with a curious mind to look for answers.
• Process driven and has a desire to challenge and improve existing processes.
• Ambition to become a chartered accountant.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel skills

Junior Accountant / AAT Trainee Benefits include:

Opportunities full AAT training package including study leave