Job Description

Job Title:

Trainee Accountant ( Associate)

Salary Range:

28,000 - 32,000 depending on experience + excellent benefits

Closing date for applications:

Friday 15th August 2025


Our firm is a rapidly expanding practice that specialises in providing accounting, audit, taxation and business advisory services to a client base consisting of individuals and businesses, primarily within the music, entertainment and sport industries, as well as High Net Worth Individuals.
The firm is looking for a dynamic AAT qualified trainee accountant with 1-2 years of experience working within a general accountancy practice to assist in preparing accounts on a varied portfolio of clients in our Audit and Financial Reporting Department. The Trainee Accountant will be responsible to ensure that departmental reporting targets are being consistently met in a timely manner.
ResponsibilitiesAssist in the preparation of financial statements for clients including Statutory Accounts (experience of preparing accounts under FRS 105 and FRS 102 is essential). Assist in the preparation of Corporation Tax Returns, including tagging of iXBRL accounts and onward submission to HMRC. Assist in the preparation of Self-Assessment Tax Returns. Assist with the audit of financial statements (experience of working on audits is essential). Liaise with clients and various third party organisations including HM Revenue and Customs, financial organisations, tour managers and record labels etc.
Skills: Our Ideal candidate will have the following:1+ years experience, AAT qualified Be highly numerate and very confident with double-entry bookkeeping. Have previously prepared Statutory Accounts, Corporation Tax Returns, Personal Tax Returns and VAT Returns etc. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Have great attention to detail. Have the ability to work on their own and as part of a team.
SoftwareMicrosoft Office (including Excel, Word and Outlook) - Essential CCH Central - Preferable but not essential CCH Accounts Production - Preferable but not essential Xero - Preferable but not essential VT - Preferable but not essential

Benefits:

In return, you will receive:Full study support from an award-winning training provider 28 days annual leave and salary sacrifice holiday scheme Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours Private medical and permanent health insurance * Other benefits including pension scheme, recruitment referral bonuses, staff discount scheme, sabbatical leave, season ticket loans, and enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave