Junior Admin Assistant/Trainee accountant

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Admin Assistant/Trainee accountant to join our vibrant, young accountancy firm.

Role Purpose

The role provides training and practical experience across core accounting, tax, and administrative activities in a professional practice environment.

Key Responsibilities - Admin & Bookkeeping Support

Assist and support all members of staff in all aspects of the role.

Dealing with in and outgoing telephone calls in a professional manner

Meeting and greeting all visitors and clients

Checking all incoming post/coding/scanning/sending copies to relevant parties

Diary management – arranging meetings and ensuring relevant paperwork is ready for meetings.

As you develop in your role you will assist seniors with bookkeeping, process purchase invoices, sales invoices, and bank transactions/keeping books up to date/prepare managements, chasing outstanding fees/reconcile bank accounts. Using accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Excel and other)

Preparing outgoing correspondence to clients, HMRC, Companies House etc.

Liaising with Companies House and HMRC regarding client requests and appeals, filing accounts, Confirmation Statements and other documents with Companies House.

Preparing references for mortgage applications

Dealing with clearance requests

Set up limited companies and preparation of new client engagement packs

Ensuring all office supplies are stocked at all times - Making sure the office runs smoothly on a day-to-day basis.

Maintain accurate and well‑organised client records

Support preparation of sole trader and partnership accounts

Help prepare working papers and schedules

Help gather information for self‑assessment returns

Learn compliance deadlines and regulatory requirements

Learning & Development

Study towards a relevant accounting qualification as part of the apprenticeship

Attend training sessions and workshops as required

Apply new knowledge to practical work

Maintain training logs and meet apprenticeship requirements

Skills & Attributes

Good GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths and English

Strong attention to detail

Willingness to learn and develop professionally

Basic IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)

Professional attitude and good communication skills

Ability to handle confidential information responsibly

A‑level or equivalent qualifications

Basic understanding of accounting or finance

Previous office or customer service experience

Familiarity with accounting software (not essential)

Personal Qualities

Reliable and punctual

Organised and methodical

Positive attitude and team‑focused

Able to take feedback constructively

Interested in a long‑term career in accountancy

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Full training, mentoring. Progress will be reviewed regularly, with opportunities for increased responsibility as skills and confidence develop.

Equality Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Employment decisions are based on merit, aptitude, and business needs.

Job Type: Full-time office based

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £18,000.00-£22,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• This role is 100% office based