AAT Trainee Accountant

Wellersaccountants; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An accounting firm in Banbury seeks a dedicated individual looking to start a career in accountancy. This role offers the opportunity to gain a globally recognized qualification while providing valuable client services. The ideal candidate will have A-levels in relevant subjects and a strong commitment to quality work and team collaboration. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and various employee benefits. Join us to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

£500 welcome bonus

20 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working hours

Digital Nomad policy

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• A-levels in Maths, Business Studies, Economics, or similar.
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bookkeeping and financial statement production.
• Draft client letters and support team objectives.
• Work on diverse client projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Initiative

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

A-levels in relevant subjects

Job description

Overview

Are you looking to start a career in accountancy?

Would you like to study for a fully sponsored globally recognised accounting qualification through award winning training providers whilst gaining on the job experience within a friendly and flexible working environment and through real client work?

If you answered yes, keep reading!

Responsibilities

You will be part of a team working on accounting services with a wide range of clients, helping the team to deliver top-level service and developing our client relationships.

Your responsibilities will include bookkeeping, producing financial statements, drafting client letters and working closely with your colleagues to achieve great results. You will gain valuable experience through various client projects in diverse industries.

About you

• A-levels in Maths/ Business Studies/ Economics/ Computer Science/ Accounting/ Physics or similar studies
• You're hard working and committed to supporting us and our clients
• You're known for using your initiative
• You're determined to produce high quality work
• You're a positive team player who likes a challenge

What you need to succeed

• Loads of enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
• An aptitude for analytical skills and ability to use your initiative
• Care passionately about the quality of service you provide
• Ability to build lasting relationships
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Enjoy a broad range of tasks in a busy dynamic team

What will you get in return?

• Competitive salary with a real potential for career progression
• A £500 welcome bonus following probation
• 20 days holiday (+ bank holidays & additional Wellers and volunteering days), increased to 25 days holiday upon qualification
• Paid time off for college and exam days, as well as course and exam fees.
• Agile working policy, allowing 50:50 split between home and office working following probation and Flexible working hours from day 1
• Digital Nomad policy, allowing you to work from anywhere in the world for up to 2 weeks per year.
• Progress reviews and SMART objectives twice a year
• Exposure across the breadth of the accounting industry helping to build great advisory skills
• Regular staff socials and opportunities to support charity events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Great working environment
• Employee recognition awards
• New client and employee referral schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing events

If you're ready to take your accounting career to new heights and be part of a dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become a part of Wellers family!

At Wellers, we foster the environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Please note that candidates will be required to have the right to work in the UK and we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. You will also be expected to be based within a reasonably commutable distance from your designated Wellers office.

We understand the importance of your job search and the anticipation that comes with it. All applications will be carefully reviewed within 2 weeks of receipt and we will only be reaching out to candidates whose qualifications closely match the requirements of the post.

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