Audit and Accounts Trainee (Northampton)

Shaw Gibbs is a growing top 35 accountancy practice that provides expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals in Central and Southern England. We invest in our teams of high-quality specialists who work with the best-in-breed technology to create value for our clients that exceeds expectations. Our culture is based on our company values of expert, respectful, innovative, and collaborative. We develop high-performing teams diverse in experiences, backgrounds, and ideas.

As a growing company, there are plenty of opportunities for development and quick progression. Our practice is known for having a friendly and supportive team culture where everyone receives training and development to increase their technical knowledge and their commercial and management skills. We put our people first and are constantly looking for ways to improve our people experience. With respect as one of our values, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects, values, and celebrates cultural and individual differences.

To support the organisation’s growth, we have created a new opportunity for an Audit & Accounts Trainee to join our Northampton Audit and Accounts team. This position includes a comprehensive induction and full funding to pursue professional qualifications.

• Building productive working relationships within Shaw Gibbs and with clients as required.
• Developing and applying your technical knowledge through on-the-job training and formal qualifications.
• Using various software to provide accurate information and reporting for Managers, Partners, and clients.
• Producing profit and loss accounts and balance sheets.
• Preparing basic tax computations and returns e.g. corporation tax.
• Preparing working papers including bank reconciliations, other reconciliations, and manual control accounts.
• Helping to prepare statutory accounts and finalise accounts under the overall supervision of your manager.
• Assisting in performing audit testing on less complex areas, such as bank and purchases, and participating in stock counts for audit clients.

• Two routes to enter our training programme: apply after A-Levels (A,B,B) or equivalent qualifications, or from university students who have achieved or are predicted to achieve a 2:1 or above.
• GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 5 or above.
• Proven communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong IT skills, specifically Excel, and able to pick up new IT packages quickly.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• A positive, confident, and proactive attitude.
• Enjoy working as part of a team and self-motivated.
• A willingness to undertake and succeed in a range of professional studies.
• Relevant work experience and/or experience of working within a practice environment would be great but is not essential.
• A willingness to travel to clients and other offices.

• A comprehensive study package including full funding to pursue your AAT/ACA/ACCA qualifications, study leave, and time off for exams.
• Hybrid working after successful completion of your probationary period (four days in the office and one day at home).
• Flexible working (flexing your hours around the core working hours of 10am to 4pm).
• Joining a fast-growing company with exciting growth plans ahead.
• Exposure to a wide range of clients across many industries.
• Plenty of opportunity to increase your technical knowledge and skills.
• A varied role within a talented and experienced team.
• ERIC internal recognition awards – monthly recognition awards that celebrate those who champion the Shaw Gibbs values.
• Long service awards.
• Regular employee events including a company-wide summer party.
• A competitive benefits package, including a 23-day core holiday allowance plus other holiday-related benefits.
• A dedicated “Wellbeing Day” – an additional day off per year to focus on your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistant Programme (EAP) which includes access to 24/7 online GP consultations, 2nd medical opinions, online counselling, and mental health first aiders present in every office.
• Access to MYNDUP - a wellbeing support platform offering confidential 1-to-1 sessions with therapists, counsellors, psychologists, and coaches.
• Shaw Gibbs Rewards – access to discounts on a wide range of retailers.
• Health Cash Plan – money back on routine health appointments.
• Electric Vehicles Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Client and employee referral bonuses.
• Death in Service Life Assurance.
• Enhanced maternity leave.

Shaw Gibbs is an inclusive employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates by ensuring a comfortable and accessible interview experience. We understand that some individuals may have specific needs or require accommodation/adjustments during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to ensure your recruitment experience with Shaw Gibbs is as inclusive and accessible as possible, please let us know at your earliest convenience via email.

We believe that diversity makes Shaw Gibbs a stronger firm and we look to employ people with different ideas, styles, and skillsets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting, and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to Shaw Gibbs’ goals, without regard to their sex, gender, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or marital status.

Unfortunately, for this role, we are unable to offer sponsorship for visas/work permits, so you will need to have full right to work in the UK. Your application will be automatically rejected if you do not have full right to work.