Trainee Accountant (School & College Leaver Opportunity) Job at Streets Chartered Accountants (Banbury)

Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual starting their career in accountancy to develop their skills and gain hands-on experience in a supportive and professional environment. The successful candidate will begin their professional studies through the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification, with full support provided to progress through AAT Levels 2, 3 and 4, depending on their current qualifications and experience. Upon successful completion of AAT, there will be opportunities to continue studying towards further professional qualifications such as ACA. This role is ideal for a school or college leaver who is keen to learn from the ground up and is committed to building a successful career in accountancy.

Job Responsibility

Entering client information onto accounting software and internal systems
Preparing working papers to support financial statements
Preparing fixed asset registers
Preparing schedules of debtors, creditors, prepayments and accruals
Assisting with VAT reconciliations and VAT return preparation
Preparing bank reconciliations
Posting accounting transactions and journals
Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts
Assisting with the preparation of Personal Tax Returns
Assisting with the preparation of Corporation Tax Returns
Filing tax returns and statutory documents online
Supporting senior team members with client queries and administrative tasks

Requirements

A genuine interest in pursuing a career in accountancy
A strong willingness to learn and develop professionally
Good numerical skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A positive attitude and the ability to work well as part of a team
A proactive and organised approach to work
Basic IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word
Good educational attainment, including GCSE English and Maths at Grade 5 (or equivalent) or above

Nice to have

A-Levels, T-Levels, BTEC qualifications or equivalent
Strong results in subjects such as Mathematics, Business, Economics or Accounting
Completion of, or progress towards, AAT Level 2
Willingness to travel for training when required

What we offer

Competitive salary, pension and wellbeing benefits
28 days paid holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 30 days after two years' service and 33 days after four years' service
Full support towards AAT qualifications, including tuition, study materials and exam fees
Paid study leave and exam support
Dedicated mentoring and career development
Exposure to a wide range of clients and industries
A supportive and collaborative working environment
Excellent long-term career progression opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Reward Gateway with discounts from major retailers

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