AAT Trainee Accountant

Location: Witney, Oxfordshire

£20,000 (plus training) - Starting Salary

DSA Prospect is an independent firm of accountants based in Witney providing audit, accountancy, taxation and business advisory services throughout the South of England, and we’re growing fast! We love what we do and do it with honesty, transparency and integrity.

Our people are our most important asset and we’re looking for incredible individuals like you to join us on our journey!
 
 
The Role
 

We currently have vacancy for a self-motivated and confident trainee accountant to join our growing team, studying for the AAT qualification with the option to continue to ACCA. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the accounts team to ensure the efficient and compliant provision of audit and accountancy services.

Your core responsibilities will include:

  • Provide support to the accounts team across a portfolio of clients
  • Assist in the preparation and submission of accounts and tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
  • Assisting with the provision of bookkeeping and VAT services to a range of clients
  • Assisting senior staff members with audit work
  • Dealing with ad hoc queries and occasional visits to client premises
  • Maintain and update client records of the firms systems

The Benefits

  • This role is full-time permanent
  • Scope for career progression within the firm
  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • An attractive benefits package
  • A generous bonus scheme
  • 20 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing to 25 days with length of service
 
The Person
  • GCSE grade 4 in English and Maths, and 96 UCAS points or equivalent

  • Excellent IT skills, specifically in Excel
  • Good attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills (verbal & written)
  • Excellent team working skills and able to use own initiative
  • Relevant work experience is preferable but not essential
  • Full clean driving licence is preferable but not essential
 
Next steps:
  • Submit your application below, don't forget to include your Cover Letter & CV
  • Our hiring team will review your application, if successful, we will be in touch to schedule an initial interview

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We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.