Trainee Accounts Assistant / Administrator / Bookkeeper

About the role

We are a fast‑growing nationwide accountancy practice seeking a motivated trainee to start a career in accounting, bookkeeping and practice administration. No prior qualifications are required – just enthusiasm, professionalism and a willingness to learn. Full training and support, including study towards recognised qualifications, will be provided.

Key responsibilities

• Answer client calls, texts and emails in a professional manner.
• Support general practice administration and workflow coordination.
• Allocate accounting tasks to team members and track progress.
• Assist with payroll processing after training.
• Learn and support VAT returns, tax returns and other accounting tasks.
• Record income, maintain ledgers and perform day‑to‑day bookkeeping.
• Complete quality‑assurance checklists to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor work progress to ensure timely completion of tasks.

Required profile

• Graduate or trainee with strong communication skills.
• Professional, organised and eager to learn.
• Confident when interacting with clients.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes.
• Ability to work independently once trained.
• Clean driving licence.

Required skills

What we offer

• Salary £26,000–£27,000 per year plus a 10% bonus.
• Full training towards qualified bookkeeper or accounting administrator status.
• Hands‑on experience across the full range of accountancy work.
• Support from an experienced, close‑knit team.
• Access to a recognised employer development scheme.