Trainee Accountant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Trainee Accountant – Full time (Monday to Friday flexibly)
Stockport, Cheshire
Salary: Minimum wage to £23,000 (depending on experience)
Are you interested in a flexible, varied and challenging role that supports you to grow and develop?
Are you degree level qualified with qualifications in Mathematics and English GCSE grade B or above or AAT part qualified?
When we talk about ‘Growth and Support’ we aren’t just talking about our clients, we’re talking about our team too. At Hallidays we’re committed to supporting your development and we’ll even pay for your study fees!
You will have/be:
· A degree - 2.1 or above or AAT part qualified
· Qualifications in Mathematics and English - GCSE grade B or above
· An enthusiasm for business and finance
· Good interpersonal and organisational skills
· Driven and proactive
· A good team worker.
· Comfortable and experienced in working to meet deadlines.
You will be:
· Providing assistance on audit engagements
· Preparing sole trader, partnership and Ltd company accounts
· Preparing corporation tax returns
· Preparing VAT returns
· Preparing management accounts
· Attending client premises (all within the North West)
Here are some reasons to come and work with us…
· Study Support! We offer many study support options to help you reach your desired qualification.
· Have a voice! Our inclusive culture ensures that everyone does.
· Client care! Our clients love working with our innovative teams, whose focus is on helping them to grow – our monthly client happiness scores are regularly over 97%.
· Personal growth! Opportunities for personal and professional development, whilst broadening technical skills and your commercial acumen.
· Flexi hours - Flexible working arrangements are available, and our regular team social events and purpose-built offices offer a dynamic and inspiring working environment.
· Most up to date systems! Bespoke software to help us offer superb client care.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stockport
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Accountant roles across Hallidays Group Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,000 - £23,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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