Trainee Accountant (Brighton)

Trainee Accountant
Permanent
Based in Hove (office based)
£22,000 plus study towards AAT, rising to £22,000 after 12 months

Tony Alan Recruitment currently has an exciting job opportunity for a Trainee Accountant to join an established accountancy practice in the Hove area on a permanent basis.

As a Trainee Accountant you will work as part of the Accounts team assisting on client accounting and tax compliance tasks whilst studying towards an AAT qualification.

This is a wonderful job role that would suit a school / college leaver looking to build a career in the accountancy sector.

Your duties will include:

• Assist seniors and managers on accounting or administrative tasks
• Carry out bookkeeping tasks, including double-entry bookkeeping
• Prepare a small company, partnership or sole-trader accounts file to a high degree of accuracy
• Basic tax computations and returns
• Utilise accounting software
• Communicate with the team on any issues or findings
• Develop and apply technical knowledge gained from studies and on the job experience
• Maintain a professional working relationship with both clients and colleagues

Key requirements:

• A levels of grade B or above in three subjects - Accounting A level desirable
• GCSE Maths and English grades A or B
• Dedication to achieving an AAT qualification
• IT Literate able to use MS Excel and Word

If you feel that you would be suitable for this position then please apply with your CV.

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Due to the high number of CV’s we receive we are unable to respond to all applications therefore if you have not heard from us within 10 days please assume you are unsuccessful in this instance.