Trainee Accountant

Location Lincoln
Discipline: Public Practice
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £18000 - £24000
Contact name: Alice Wilkins

Contact email: alice@sirecruitment.com
Job ref: 23686
Published: about 7 hours ago

About the Role

This position is ideal for a recent college leaver who has completed a course in Accounting or a related subject (minimum AAT Level 2 or equivalent) and is looking to begin a career in accountancy.

The successful candidate will receive full training, hands-on experience, and mentoring from experienced team members. Responsibilities will include:

Preparing accounts

Bookkeeping tasks

Assisting with VAT return preparation

This is an excellent opportunity to build practical skills while progressing through further AAT studies (where applicable).

Who They Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

Have a genuine interest in accountancy and business

Enjoy working as part of a team

Possess strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail

Have good IT skills and the ability to manage time effectively

Requirements

Minimum GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English

Level 2 AAT qualification (or equivalent)

Ability to reliably commute to Lincoln, or willingness to relocate before starting

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday: 9.00am – 5.00pm

Friday: 9.00am – 4.00pm

Benefits

Company pension

Company events

Free on-site parking

Office located within a 20-minute walk of Lincoln Cathedral

Support with ongoing AAT studies

Opportunities for career development

A varied and engaging office environment​