Trainee Audit Accountant

This is a unique opportunity to kickstart your career in Audit & Accountancy within an Award-Winning, independent Chartered Accountancy Firm based in Trowbridge. As a leading independent firm, not only will they give you the support you need to grow your career, but you'll have a voice from day one within the organisation.
 

They are a firm made up of 11 Partners and circa 120 employees, experienced Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers, who work with businesses to help them flourish and grow. Their clients tell us they’re very approachable, flexible, and down-to-earth and people genuinely love working for them, because of their collaborative and open culture, and the type of work and career development on offer.   

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to train with a fantastic team, and a tailored and structured development programme, comprising both professional qualification and experiential learning, with support both financially and with time provided for study and exams
• Investment in your future with audit as your specialism, with exposure to a wide range of experience in accounts preparation, audit and basic tax preparation.
• A clear career path and structured progression steps to becoming a Chartered accountant
• Performance Related Pay with pay reviews every six months dependant on job performance and exam results
• Regular social events and annual Company-wide event
• A chance to implement positive change throughout the Firm via their various employee forums and groups
• Comprehensive wellbeing support, an active social committee, and the chance to take paid time to support voluntary causes.

Throughout your training, you will enjoy early responsibility, support a portfolio of your own clients, and will work across various teams – helping you to build your network and expertise. 

What they are looking for:

Confidence and professionalism
A methodical approach to problem solving and decision making
The ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing

Strong academic performance and willingness to continue with study
Strong analytical and reasoning ability
Curiosity, energy, personal drive, and resilience
Ability to work on own initiative with strong attention to detail

You also need to be comfortable going out and about, visiting our clients as appropriate

Qualifications / Experience
For School or College leavers, they are looking for:
• A Levels (or equivalent) at grades B and above
• Experience in a Financial or Practice environment (desirable, not essential)
For Graduates, in addition to the above:
• A degree at 2:1 or above

Depending on your experience and education, they will match you to either an AAT qualification or an ACA qualification with leading training providers. Anticipated start date is September 2022.

 

For the right candidate they will offer:  

• Salary of between £19-21k, dependant on experience.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hours of work Monday to Friday 37.5 hrs per week (early finish on a Friday!)
• Life Assurance - 4 x gross annual salary.
• Permanent Health Insurance Scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Well-Being Programme and Initiatives.
• Free eye test vouchers.
• Buying/Selling of holiday days.
• Excellent working culture and environment.
• Volunteer days.
• Strong Culture, Branch and Social Corporate Responsibility.
• Regular social events and more!

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

 

Location: Trowbridge | Salary: £19000 - £21000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 29/01/2024