Trainee Accounting Technician - Plymouth

TRAINEE ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN / PLYMOUTH- HYBRID WORKING OPTIONS
Location: Plymouth, PL6 / Hybrid
Job type: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday 36.25 hours per week
Salary: Starting salary £18,500
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions, operating as an employment agency, are currently recruiting for a Trainee Accounting Technician to join our client's accountancy practice in Plymouth on a permanent contract.
You will undertake both practical and theoretical training whilst studying for your AAT qualification under an apprenticeship agreement.
The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is a professional qualification which can help you tyo achieve a rewarding career in accountancy.
Studying for Level 3 and Level 4 AAT apprenticeship qualifications include learning the fundamentals of bookkeeping and accounting standards, as well as personal and business tax.
Our client will not only offer you support and mentoring throughout your training but will also fund the training and pay you your normal salary on the days you attend class or time in the office to study as well as still receiving regular pay reviews.
Duties & responsibilities:
Supporting the team in providing a range of accounting and taxation services to clients
Prepare financial information, reports and returns for a wide range of clients, both businesses and individuals
Using computer software to record financial transactions
Prepare and provide personal and company tax computations, regular VAT returns and bookkeeping services
Assist in information gathering to analyse and report information about income and expenditure to support decision making, planning and control
About you:
Analytical, methodical and numerical
Positive attitude
Able to multi task and work independently
Able to meet deadlines and prioritize
Good working knowledge of Word and Excel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Eye for detail
Ability to study and pass formal exams
Strong track record in obtaining qualifications and strong results in GCSE's / A Levels
Benefits:
Flexible and hybrid working options
Annual salary review and regular salary reviews whilst training
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays after 3 years' service
Opportunity to carry over 1 weeks holiday into following holiday year
Death in service 3 x annual salary
Rewards and Health scheme
Employee assistance program helpline
Buy and sell holiday
Cycle to work scheme
Payroll charity giving
Private medical insurance
Introducing clients and staff commission scheme
Pension 3%, rising to 4% after 4 years' service
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications
To apply for this position, please submit your CV via the Apply Now button or contact Sammy Perkins on for more information