Job Description

Job Title: Trainee Accountant ( Associate)
Salary Range: 28,000 - 32,000 depending on experience + excellent benefits
Closing date for applications: Monday 29th September 2025
Our firm is a rapidly growing practice specialising in accounting, audit, taxation, and business advisory services. We work with a diverse client base of individuals and businesses, primarily within the music, entertainment, and sports industries, as well as High Net Worth Individuals.
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated AAT-qualified Trainee Accountant who is now ready to progress their career by pursuing the ACCA qualification. You will have 1-2 years of experience within a general accountancy practice and be keen to develop your skills further within our Audit and Financial Reporting Department.
In this role, you will assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports for a varied portfolio of clients, support audit and compliance work , and play a part in delivering high-quality service across the department. You will also be expected to help ensure that departmental reporting targets are consistently met in a timely and efficient manner.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to grow within a supportive and fast-paced environment, working with high-profile clients and gaining valuable experience across a wide range of assignments.
Responsibilities

• Assist 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 F inancial 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.

Software

• Microsoft 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

Skills Required