Trainee Accountant

Trainee Accountant – Full time (Monday to Friday flexibly)

Stockport, Cheshire

Salary: Minimum wage to £22,500 (depending on experience)

Are you interested in a flexible, varied and challenging role that supports you to grow and develop?

Are you AAT Level 2 or Level 3 qualified with some accounting experience?

When we talk about ‘Growth and Support’ we aren’t just talking about our clients, we’re talking about our team too. At Hallidays we’re committed to supporting your development and we’ll even pay for your study fees!

You will have/be:

• AAT Level 2 or Level 3 qualification or be studying towards this level or similar qualification.
• Some experience in an accounting role in practice or in industry.
• Familiar with the basic principles of accounting and bookkeeping, ideally a working knowledge of accruals and prepayments.
• Qualification in Mathematics to at least GCSE level or equivalent.
• Good interpersonal skills to be confident in communicating with clients and team members in a professional manner.
• Good administration and organisational skills.
• Comfortable and experienced in working to meet deadlines.
• Driven and proactive.
• A team worker.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel and Outlook skills.

You will:

• Carry out regular bookkeeping, management accounts, VAT Returns.
• Receive training and carry out some audit work from time to time.
• Carry out some everyday administrative duties.
• Assisting with the production of year end statutory accounts.
• Communicate with clients on a regular basis, either by phone, email or in person.
• Receive training and support wherever necessary.

Here are some reasons to come and work with us…

• Study Support! We offer many study support options to help you reach your desired qualification.
• Have a voice!  Our inclusive culture ensures that everyone does.
• Client care!  Our clients love working with our innovative teams, whose focus is on helping them to grow – our monthly client happiness scores are regularly over 97%.
• Personal growth!  Opportunities for personal and professional development, whilst broadening technical skills and your commercial acumen. 
• You’ll work flexi hours as standard, and our regular team social events and purpose-built offices offer a dynamic and inspiring working environment.There’s even scope for some hybrid working once settled in.
• Most up to date systems!  Bespoke software to help us offer superb client care.