Junior Accountant/ AAT Trainee
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you a recent A’level student or looking for your first role in accountancy, I am looking for a bright personable, ambitious individual to join a friendly team of accountants. They will offer you full study support in return for your hard work drive and dedication.
Junior Accountant/ AAT Trainee- About the Role
On a daily basis tasks will include:
- Bookkeeping: using Xero and other financial software to efficiently deal with company transactions.
- Using Microsoft Excel to manipulate various data sources, to ensure they are recorded accurately in Xero.
- Using integrated third-party software to set up payments for review.
- Assisting with monthly reporting and performing monthly checks on the financial data, including analytical reviews.
- Preparation of monthly payroll and pension filings.
- Preparation of VAT returns within Xero.
- Liaising with HMRC and other third parties for general queries.
- Responding to client queries and assisting with ad hoc requests.
The successful Junior Accountant / AAT Trainee will have /be
- 3 A’Levels A-C including mathematics or accounting
- Hungry to learn – the road to becoming chartered is long but rewarding.
- Extremely receptive to feedback
- Have a huge amount of pride in the work you produce.
- A strong emphasis on customer service.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work with autonomy, with a curious mind to look for answers.
- Process driven and has a desire to challenge and improve existing processes.
- Ambition to become a chartered accountant.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel skills
Junior Accountant / AAT Trainee Benefits include:
Opportunities full AAT training package including study leave
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 Junior Accountant/ AAT Trainee roles across Howett Thorpe'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 £18,856 - £37,449 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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