At a Glance
- Tasks: Support accounts, bookkeeping, and audits while gaining hands-on experience.
- Company: A growing accountancy group with a friendly local office vibe.
- Benefits: Up to £28,000 salary, fully funded AAT, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Great environment for growth with a clear path to becoming a Chartered Accountant.
- Why this job: Start your accounting career with real client contact and study support.
- Qualifications: Experience in an accountancy firm and strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
- ACCOUNTS ASSOCIATE
- Brighton | Circa £28,000 | Fully funded AAT with day release
Most trainee roles ask you to prove yourself first and talk aboutstudy later.
This one starts you on a fully funded AAT with dayrelease, and there is a clear route through to ACA afterwards forpeople who want it.
The firm is a growing accountancy group with a well established Brighton office.
They have expanded quickly by bringing successfullocal practices into the group and then leaving them to get on withwhat they do well, so you get the backing of a national business without losing the feel of a proper local office.
THE ROLE
You will work across accounts, bookkeeping and audit support, whichis the fastest way to work out which part of practice you actually enjoy. Day to day:
- Bookkeeping for clients using Xero, Sage and Excel, preparing thebooks from source documents
- Preparing and filing VAT returns
- Supporting the audit team with file preparation, and joining theteam on client site visits
- Filing client documents with Companies House
- Financial administration, including electronic document managementand filing
- Speaking to clients directly by phone and email about theiraccounting queries
- Helping out with general office duties and welcoming clients intothe office
- WHAT THEY ARE LOOKING FOR
- At least a year's experience inside an accountancy firm
- Minimum five GCSEs at grade A to C or equivalent, A levels preferred
- Working knowledge of Xero or Sage, plus Excel, Word and Outlook
- Genuine attention to detail
- Comfortable talking to clients, in writing and on the phone
You do not need to have started AAT already. Attitude and reliabilitymatter more here than what you have ticked off so far.
- WHAT'S ON OFFER
- Fully funded AAT with day release
- A defined path to qualify as a Chartered Accountant within the firm
- Pension
- 24 hour access to a GP
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discount platform and cashback card
- Professional subscriptions paid
- Employee referral scheme
- WHY IT IS WORTH A LOOK
Small enough that you will be known by name and given real clientcontact early.
Big enough that there is somewhere to go once youqualify, including audit, tax and corporate finance.
If you are currently sat doing the same three tasks with no study support insight, this is a proper step up.
Happy to have an informal chat first if you would rather understandthe role before applying
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Accounts Associate in Brighton employer: ProTalent
ProTalent is an exceptional employer located in Hailsham, East Sussex, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises client engagement and professional growth. With a focus on moving away from audit-heavy tasks, employees can take ownership of significant assignments while enjoying a supportive team environment and clear pathways to partnership. This role is perfect for qualified accountants seeking meaningful career advancement and the opportunity to work closely with directors.
