Trainee Accountant

JOB TITLE: Trainee Accountant / Bookkeeper ROLE TYPE: Full Time, Permanent LOCATION: Chelmsford, Essex HOURS/DAYS (per week): 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Office-based. SALARY RANGE: Up to £25,350 per annum (depending on experience) NOTICE & PROBATION PERIODS: 6 months’ probation BENEFITS/BONUSES/HOLIDAYS: 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and study support training up to AAT Level 4 fully paid, to be completed via home study with First Intuition. COMPANY CULTURE & SUMMARY: My client is a hugely respected Accounting Practice, which has been servicing a range of clients throughout multiple sectors since the 1950's. This company has been going through a very impressive and strategic period of growth over the past 4 years, which has created fantastic opportunities for Accounting Professionals to join their mission working as part of their close-knit team to service a range of clients to the highest of standards. Spread throughout multiple office locations within Essex, Hertfordshire, and London, this firm are on the search for top talent, and on this occasion a Trainee Accountant/Bookkeeper to join them in a crucial position within their Chelmsford office. JOB ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES (include but not limited to): * Support key clients with processing of timesheets, raising invoices and general bookkeeping duties. * Also some compliance work to be adhered in line with client regulations. * Maintaining records of pay rates and monitoring multiple mailboxes. * Bank and credit card reconciliations ANY SPECIFIC TRAINING/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: * Accuracy, good client rapport, efficient, capable of working under pressure and able to adhere to strict deadlines. * Candidates will be required to complete ability and judgement tests during the interview process. * AAT Level 2 or 3 qualification. Previous experience is preferred but not required. * Prior relevant accounting or bookkeeping experience is desirable. * All training to be given is in-house INTERVIEW & START DATES: Interviews to commence immediately, start dates will between July and September