Trainee

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 13 August 2025
LOCATION
Lincoln
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Accounting
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SKILLS

Preparation of accounts Business tax computations Personal tax returns IT Proficient Excellent communication skills Team player GCSE grades 9-5 (A-C)

FULL DESCRIPTION

Summary

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a Trainee to join their team. The role involves preparing accounts, tax computations, and returns, supporting seniors, and assisting with bookkeeping. The role offers full study support and flexible working conditions.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

  • Preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships and small limited companies
  • Preparation of business tax computations and associated schedules
  • Preparation of personal tax returns and computations
  • Assisting seniors / managers on audit assignments - both in and out of the office
  • Assisting with bookkeeping and VAT returns for clients
  • Supporting all other professionals on a variety of tasks where you gain wide ranging experience
  • General office duties throughout the firm to ensure our clients are serviced to a high standard

Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills

  • Minimum 8 GCSE grades 9-5 (A-C); with 6 (B) or above in Maths and English Language – or equivalent
  • IT Proficient
  • Motivated and committed to provide an excellent service, both to clients and to fellow team members
  • Eager to learn and succeed
  • “Can do” attitude
  • A great team player
  • Excellent communication skill

The opportunity

Retford vacancy still available for 2025. Please note, we have now fulfilled our Trainee requirements for 2025. Please check back in towards the end of the year for updates on our 2026 intake. [Employer hidden] is committed to developing local talent and the professional advisors of the future – you could be one of them! During your training you will have the opportunity to learn from a knowledgeable and supportive team, whilst commencing your professional qualifications. These are great opportunities with a company that puts you and your career first!

general responsibilities

  • Preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships and small limited companies
  • Preparation of business tax computations and associated schedules
  • Preparation of personal tax returns and computations
  • Assisting seniors / managers on audit assignments - both in and out of the office
  • Assisting with bookkeeping and VAT returns for clients
  • Supporting all other professionals on a variety of tasks where you gain wide ranging experience
  • General office duties throughout the firm to ensure our clients are serviced to a high standard

skills and qualities

  • Minimum 8 GCSE grades 9-5 (A-C); with 6 (B) or above in Maths and English Language – or equivalent
  • IT Proficient

desirable skills

  • A levels grades A-C where appropriate
  • You may be at graduate level - A recent (2:1 minimum) graduate or undergraduate with a predicted 2:1 minimum

personal skills

  • Motivated and committed to provide an excellent service, both to clients and to fellow team members
  • Eager to learn and succeed
  • “Can do” attitude
  • A great team player
  • Excellent communication skill

working conditions and package

  • Full study support
  • 23 days holiday per annum + bank holidays
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Healthplan cashback scheme
  • Permanent health insurance scheme *
  • Death in Service benefit
  • Annual leave trading scheme
  • Flexible working conditions once training develops

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