Trainee Accountant - Practice

Location Wetherby
Discipline: Public Practice
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £27,000-£30,000
Contact name: Georgie Williams

Contact email: georgie@sirecruitment.com
Job ref: 23688
Published: 20 days ago

​Trainee / Junior Cloud Accountant

📍 Wetherby, West Yorkshire

💼 Full-Time | Permanent

💰 £27,000 – £30,000 DOE + Study Support

A modern and growing independent accountancy practice in Wetherby is seeking a Trainee / Junior Cloud Accountant to join its friendly and forward-thinking team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone in the early stages of their accountancy career who is looking to gain hands-on practice experience while continuing their studies within a supportive environment.

The Role

Duties will include:

• Assisting with preparation of statutory accounts

• VAT returns and bookkeeping

• Supporting management accounts production

• Payroll preparation

• Assisting with corporation tax and personal tax compliance

• Using cloud accounting software including Xero

• Supporting client onboarding and responding to client queries

• Working closely with senior team members across a varied client portfolio

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous accountancy practice experience preferred

• Basic understanding of accounts, VAT, and payroll

• Experience with Xero or other cloud accounting software advantageous

• Organised, proactive, and keen to learn

• Strong communication skills

• Ideally studying AAT Level 4 with interest in progressing to ACCA/ACA

The Opportunity

• Salary £27,000 – £30,000 depending on experience

• Full study support provided

• Friendly and supportive team environment

• Strong progression opportunities

• Exposure to a broad range of clients and industries

• Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced professionals

This role would suit a motivated junior accountant looking to build a long-term career within a modern accountancy practice.