Trainee Accountant

Join Streets and start your journey towards becoming a qualified accountant, combining practical experience with fully supported professional study in a friendly and collaborative environment! This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a long-term career in accountancy through a structured training and development programme. You will be joining a friendly, supportive and ambitious office team where learning, collaboration and personal development are at the heart of what we do.

Responsibilities

Entering client information onto accounting software and internal systems; Preparing working papers to support financial statements; Preparing fixed asset registers; Preparing schedules of debtors, creditors, prepayments and accruals; Assisting with VAT reconciliations and VAT return preparation; Preparing bank reconciliations; Posting accounting transactions and journals; Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts; Assisting with the preparation of Personal Tax Returns; Assisting with the preparation of Corporation Tax Returns; Filing tax returns and statutory documents online; Supporting senior team members with client queries and administrative tasks

Requirements

A genuine interest in pursuing a career in accountancy; A strong willingness to learn and develop professionally; Good numerical skills and attention to detail; Strong written and verbal communication skills; A positive attitude and the ability to work well as part of a team; A proactive and organised approach to work; Basic IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word; GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade 5 (or equivalent) or above; A-Levels, T-Levels, BTEC Level 3 or an equivalent qualification (completed or predicted); Willingness to travel as required

Nice to have

Strong results in subjects such as Mathematics, Business, Economics or Accounting; Completion of, or progress towards, AAT Level 2; Willingness to travel for training when required

Benefits

Competitive salary, pension and wellbeing benefits; 28 days' paid holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 30 days after two years' service and 33 days after four years' service; Full support towards AAT qualifications, including tuition, study materials and exam fees; Paid study leave and exam support; Dedicated mentoring and career development; Exposure to a wide range of clients and industries; A supportive and collaborative working environment; Excellent long-term career progression opportunities; Employee Assistance Programme; Reward Gateway with discounts from major retailers