This AAT Trainee role, provides varied and interesting opportunities at entry level or for an individual part way through their AAT studies. Alongside studying for AAT qualifications, the role involves preparing sole trader, partnership and small limited company accounts, alongside draft tax computations for income and corporation tax. In addition, the role involves managing a portfolio of VAT and bookkeeping clients. You will report to our Client Managers.

The great thing about being a trainee with us is that no two days are the same, you will experience new challenges on a weekly basis. You will have the opportunity to build client relationships through knowledge and experience and there will be a wide diversity of work and various challenges that will help you develop the skills you need to succeed as an accountant in this truly rewarding career.

This role will include:

• Preparation of accounts from client’s prime records to a draft stage using accounting software (Iris)
• Drafting business tax computations and preparing draft CT600s
• Bookkeeping for clients using spreadsheets, cloud accounting & other software such as Xero, Dext etc.
• Preparation of management accounts
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Assisting with Client Queries
• Develop and apply technical knowledge gained from studies and on the job experience
• Build and maintain professional working relationships with clients, managers and colleagues

Person specification/Academic requirements

• No accountancy experience required
• Have achieved Level 5 or above in GCSE (or equivalent)
• Have achieved / be on tack to achieve a minimum of 96 UCAS points or equivalent)
• Experience of Microsoft Office Package
• Good IT knowledge
• Have the right to work in the UK from your start date

Other skills:

• Very good attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Time management and ability to prioritise urgent work
• Ability to work in independently and as part of a team
• Self motivated
• Organised and able to meet deadlines

Working arrangements

The working week: 35 hours per week, to be worked from 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

Location: Heritage House, Murton Way, Osbaldwick, York YO19 5UW

Remuneration and benefits

• £15,000.00 per annum
• Study support
• Private healthcare (after successful completion of probationary period)
• Pension scheme
• Optical tests
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Death-in-service benefit
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Free on-site parking

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To apply, please apply through the below button. Employment with us is subject to having the right to work in the UK and satisfactory references.