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Trainee Accountant

Reed
Posted 17 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Brighton, East Sussex BN1 8EG, England

Salary

£23,000 - £25,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Trainee Accountant position offers an annual salary ranging from £23,000 to £25,000.
  • This full-time role is based in Brighton and is ideal for candidates with some practice experience or those who have started their AAT, ACCA, or ACA studies.
  • Key responsibilities include preparing VAT and CIS returns, providing bookkeeping services, and managing company secretarial filings.
  • Candidates should have familiarity with accounting software and a strong understanding of VAT and CIS returns, along with excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • The position also provides support for further accountancy qualifications and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment.

Trainee Accountant

  • Annual Salary: £23,000- £25,000
  • Location: Brighton
  • Job Type: Full-time

Reed Brighton is working with a well-established practice who have been running for over 100 years. They are seeking to add a Trainee Accountant on to their growing team, so this role is ideal for someone who has some practice experience or has started their AAT, ACCA, or ACA studies.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Preparation and submission of VAT and CIS Returns.
  • Providing bookkeeping services using Xero, Quickbooks, Freeagent, and Sage.
  • Preparation of sole trader accounts and self-assessment tax returns.
  • Preparation of limited company financial statements and corporation tax computations.
  • Handling company secretarial filings.
  • Liaising with HMRC to ensure compliance and resolve any issues.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Some practice experience or commencement of AAT, ACCA, or ACA studies.
  • Familiarity with accounting software such as Xero, Quickbooks, Freeagent, and Sage.
  • Strong understanding of VAT and CIS returns.
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills for effective liaising with HMRC and clients.
  • Willingness to learn and develop

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with progression opportunities.
  • Support and funding for accountancy qualifications (AAT, ACCA, ACA).
  • Exposure to a broad range of accounting tasks and responsibilities.
  • A supportive team environment in a well-established firm.

To be considered for this Trainee Accountant position, please submit your CV and we will get back to you as soon as possible with next steps.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.