Trainee Accountant

Bookkeeping Apprentice job in Leeds, no experience required, paying between £15-20k Bennett & Game are delighted to be representing one of Yorkshire's leading independent firms of Chartered Accountants, who, due to increased growth and demand, are looking to expand their team, onboarding a bookkeeping apprentice. This role is well suited to school leavers, college leavers, university graduates, or people looking to transition their career into accounting. For the right candidate they are able to pay a starting salary of £15-20k, offering hybrid working, health benefits, company pension, free parking, and 25 days holiday. The right candidate must be enthusiastic, positive, self-motivated, and passionate for accounting. Personality and interpersonal skills alongside a willingness to learn are most important for this position. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to gain on-the-job experience, in a progressive and forward-thinking environment, as well as enrolling in the AAT apprenticeship scheme. Bookkeeping Apprentice Job Overview Bookkeeping and VAT returns for various size companies Maintaining financial records using spreadsheets and accounting software Contacting HMRC on behalf of clients Occasional payroll support Client Interaction - Communicate with clients to gather financial information and resolve basic queries Use of accounting software - Learn to use accounting software such, Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage Administrative duties - Help with general office tasks Engage with on-the-job training - Working with managers and seniors to develop your skills, always being open and responsive to feedback and assistance Bookkeeping Apprentice Job Requirements 5 GCSE's grades 9 - 4 including Maths and English No previous experience is required Positive and hardworking attitude Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to be able to speak to clients to discuss queries and advice No requirement for VISA sponsorship Able to commute to Leeds UK Education Bookkeeping Apprentice Salary & Benefits £15,000 - £20,000 per annum Full time hours (potential for part time) 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays Hybrid Working AAT Study Package, if required Health benefits plan Company Pension Plan Friendly, social and supportive culture, including partnerships with different charities each year Free parking on site and close to Horsforth train station Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer