Trainee Accountant
Norwich · c. £28,500 · Full-time, permanent · Hybrid after probation
You've got a year or two in practice behind you. You can do a bank rec in your sleep, you've done a few VAT returns, and now you want a firm that will actually get you qualified and give you proper work along the way.
This is a good one.
The firm
A modern, independent accountancy practice in Norwich with a clear sense of what it stands for. The client base is genuinely varied: owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs, charities and social enterprises, so no two weeks look the same.
They're fully cloud-based and use AI tools properly, and they'll teach you to check the output rather than just trust it. The leadership team take training seriously, so you'll learn from people who really know their stuff.
What you'll be doing
- Looking after bookkeeping for your own set of clients in Xero, FreeAgent and QuickBooks
- Reconciling bank and control accounts, and spotting problems before they reach year-end
- Preparing VAT returns under MTD for review
- Preparing year-end accounts, working papers and corporation tax computations for review
- Preparing straightforward self-assessment returns
- Handling routine client queries and joining client video meetings, building up to leading them yourself
Who this will suit
- Around 18 to 24 months in a UK accountancy practice
- Hands-on bookkeeping and some VAT experience
- Studying AAT, ACCA or ACA, or ready to carry on
- Careful with detail and happy to check your own work
- Clear and confident with clients, in writing and on video calls
What's on offer
- c. £28,500
- Study support for AAT, ACCA or ACA
- Hybrid working once you've passed probation
- Fully funded private healthcare, an Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Profit-share bonus and pension
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
- A green, easy-to-reach office with a cycle to work scheme
- A real route up: Trainee Accountant to Qualified Accountant to Account Manager, then senior leadership
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Trainee Accountant in Norwich employer: ProTalent Limited
Join a dynamic and growing chartered firm in East Sussex that prioritises client relationships over traditional accounting practices. With a focus on flexible and remote working, you'll receive full study support towards your professional qualification while gaining real client responsibility from day one. Experience a supportive work culture within a small, tech-driven team where your growth and development are valued, making this an excellent opportunity for those passionate about small businesses.
