Location: On site / Aldridge, Walsall, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Arts | Accounts
Salary: Negotiable salary
The Accounts Associate will support the preparation of accounts, bookkeeping, and compliance work for a range of clients while completing a structured training programme. This role is ideal for someone beginning their professional accounting career and looking for hands on experience alongside formal qualification.
Key Responsibilities
- Bookkeeping and data processing in accounts software, such as Sage, Xero, Quickbooks etc.
- Assist with the preparation of VAT returns.
- Assist with the preparation of financial statements
- Assist with the preparation of management accounts
- Liaison with clients to build a rapport on an ongoing basis when completing work
- Ensuring completed work is accurate and professionally presented to senior members of staff.
- Administrative duties — Filing, scanning, organising client documents, and supporting the wider team.
- Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
- Good understanding of basic accounting principles or willingness to learn
- Confident with Excel and general IT systems
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- Professional communication and a positive attitude toward learning
- Ability to work well in a small team environment
What we will offer
- Full support towards ACCA /ACA/AAT qualification, including study leave and exam fees
- Practical experience aligned with ACCA’s PER (Practical Experience Requirements)
- Death in service (4x salary)
- 24 hour access to a GP
- Access to a EV Scheme
- Access to a Cycle to work scheme
- Access to a discount platform
- Access to an EAP system
- Employee Referral Scheme
Accounts Associate in Aldridge employer: Hollybank Trustees Ltd
Hollybank Trustees Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Rough Hills, England, where collaboration and client-focused strategies thrive. With a flexible hybrid working model, a comprehensive benefits package including an enhanced pension scheme, and ample opportunities for professional development, employees are empowered to grow their careers while making a meaningful impact in the investment advisory sector.
