Trainee Accountant

We are offering a fantastic opportunity for you to start your career in accountancy by gaining relevant experience while studying towards an internationally recognised qualification in our Sussex based, award-winning firm. 
We provide an excellent support package and opportunities to develop and progress your skills and knowledge during your training program. You will have regular catch up / support meetings with our internal training team and our Training Director throughout your trainee journey.
We have various opportunities in the following departments, starting in 2023, based in our Worthing and Gatwick offices. They are:
-    Trainee Accountants in our Business Services Group who help businesses to obtain a thorough understanding of their financial position. You will gain relevant experience while studying on an apprenticeship scheme for either ACA or ACCA. 

-    Trainee Accountants in our Assurance and Advisory Group who check our clients present the information about their financial position in a way that is true and fair. You will gain relevant experience while studying on an apprenticeship scheme for either ACA or ACCA

Ideally you will have a strong academic history shown in either your A level results, or in your AAT Level 3 or 4 or from your university degree (in any subject). You will also have excellent attention to detail and quick problem-solving abilities. You would be motivated to provide an excellent service to clients, by working in a team and show your initiative. You will also have a professional approach and forward-thinking attitude.
Benefits of the role:
-    A full-time training contract
-    Paid study and exam leave
-    Annual salary review and salary increases after exam passes and when you become part qualified 
-    Apprenticeship to support your training to become ACCA or ACA qualified
-    Paid overtime or time of in lieu
-    Competitive holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
-    Lifestyle Hub with access to great discounts
-    Employee Assistance Program with additional wellbeing benefits
-    Employee Referral Program
-    Flexible and hybrid working
-    Modern office environment with breakout areas with coffee machines
-    Paid time off to support the local community as part of our CSR policy
-    Hybrid working
-    Relaxed Dress Code
-    Opportunity to join the WPA Cash Plan scheme after 6 months employment with the Firm
-    Death in Service and associated benefits