Trainee Accounting Technician - Exeter

TRAINEE ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN / EXETER - HYBRID WORKING OPTIONS

Location: Exeter, Devon / Hybrid

Job type: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday 36.25 hours per week

Salary: Starting salary £18,500

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions, operating as an employment agency, are currently recruiting for a Trainee Accounting Technician to join our client's accountancy practice in Exeter on a permanent contract.

You will undertake both practical and theoretical training whilst studying for your AAT qualification under an apprenticeship agreement.

The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is a professional qualification which can help you tyo achieve a rewarding career in accountancy.

Studying for Level 3 and Level 4 AAT apprenticeship qualifications include learning the fundamentals of bookkeeping and accounting standards, as well as personal and business tax.

Our client will not only offer you support and mentoring throughout your training but will also fund the training and pay you your normal salary on the days you attend class or time in the office to study as well as still receiving regular pay reviews.

Duties & responsibilities:

Supporting the team in providing a range of accounting and taxation services to clients

Prepare financial information, reports and returns for a wide range of clients, both businesses and individuals

Using computer software to record financial transactions

Prepare and provide personal and company tax computations, regular VAT returns and bookkeeping services

Assist in information gathering to analyse and report information about income and expenditure to support decision making, planning and control

About you:

Analytical, methodical and numerical

Positive attitude

Able to multi task and work independently

Able to meet deadlines and prioritize

Good working knowledge of Word and Excel

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Eye for detail

Ability to study and pass formal exams

Strong track record in obtaining qualifications and strong results in GCSE's / A Levels

Benefits:

Flexible and hybrid working options

Annual salary review and regular salary reviews whilst training

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays after 3 years' service

Opportunity to carry over 1 weeks holiday into following holiday year

Death in service 3 x annual salary

Rewards and Health scheme

Employee assistance program helpline

Buy and sell holiday

Cycle to work scheme

Payroll charity giving

Private medical insurance

Introducing clients and staff commission scheme

Pension 3%, rising to 4% after 4 years' service

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications

To apply for this position, please submit your CV via the Apply Now button or contact Sammy Perkins on (url removed) for more information.