AAT Trainee Accountant

HR GO Driving; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An accountancy practice in the United Kingdom is seeking a candidate who has completed their AAT Level 3 or is starting Level 4. This role involves working closely with experienced team members on various client accounts, gaining practical experience in bookkeeping and audits, and developing skills for professional qualifications. The position offers full apprenticeship support in a family-like environment with strong career development paths.

Benefits

Full apprenticeship support

Supportive work culture

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Completed or in progress AAT Level 3 or beginning Level 4.
• Some practical accounting experience preferred.
• Proactive and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Work on a wide range of client work including accounts, VAT, and tax.
• Assist with bookkeeping and accounts preparation.
• Represent the firm in client meetings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

AAT Level 3 or 4

Job description

Our client are a long-established, forward-thinking accountancy practice looking for someone who has completed their AAT Level 3 or 4 to join our growing team. Whether you are part-way through Level 3, starting Level 4, or already working towards completion, this is an excellent opportunity to build your career in practice with full training, support, and a clear pathway to professional exams. This would be on an apprenticeship scheme.

The Role

Work closely with our experienced team on a wide range of client work across accounts, VAT, tax, and audit.

Gain hands-on experience with audits (experience preferred), working as part of a team at client sites.

Assist with bookkeeping, accounts preparation, and client support across diverse industries.

Develop practical skills alongside your AAT studies, with a view to progressing to ACA or other professional qualifications.

Represent the firm in client meetings (a full, clean UK driving licence is preferred for travel).

What We're Looking For

AAT Level 3 (completed or in progress) or starting Level 4.

Some practical accounting experience (practice-based experience and audit exposure preferred).

Strong communication and organisational skills with a proactive, professional approach.

A team player who is keen to learn and develop a career in accountancy practice.

Training: Full apprenticeship support through to AAT completion and progression to professional exams.

Supportive Environment: Family-like culture with long-serving staff and a dedicated training team of AAT & ACA trainees.

Career Development: Wide exposure to industries including hospitality, recruitment, manufacturing, healthcare, charities, and professional services.

Teamwork & Mentoring: You'll never be sent out alone - we emphasise collaboration, training, and growth.

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