Trainee Accountant (ACA / ACCA Apprenticeship)
- fulltime
- Manchester, M3 2PD
- GBP 25000.0 to 25000 Annum
To be considered, you must have either:
- A 2:1 degree or above (achieved or predicted) in any discipline
- A full AAT qualification
This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of clients and industries while working towards a professional qualification.
You will join a supportive team environment with full training, ongoing mentoring and clear progression as you develop your technical skills and confidence.
As you progress, you will gain exposure to more complex client work and may have opportunities to support audit assignments.
What’s on offer
- Full study support for ACA or ACCA qualification
- Structured training and development plan
- Supportive coaching and mentoring from senior staff and partners
- Flexible working arrangements
- Benefits package included
- Exposure to a broad client portfolio across multiple sectors
- 37.5 hour working week
- £25,000 salary
What the role involves
In this role, your day-to-day work will include:
- Preparing annual accounts from client records for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
- Using Microsoft Office and cloud-based accounting software (MyWorkpapers)
- Preparing corporation tax returns
- Preparing VAT returns
- Supporting the preparation of management accounts
- Gaining exposure to audit work where available
- Communicating with clients via phone and email
- Supporting general office and administrative tasks
- Ensuring all work is reviewed by a Manager or Partner before submission
What we are looking for
- 2:1 degree or above (achieved or predicted) in any discipline, or full AAT qualification
- Minimum GCSE Grade 5 or equivalent in Maths and English
- Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach
- High attention to detail and good problem-solving ability
- Strong organisation and planning skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Right to work in the UK for the duration of the training contract
Development opportunities
This role is designed to build strong technical foundations in accountancy. As you progress, you will take on more complex work and gain wider exposure across accounting, tax and audit areas.