Trainee Accountant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Bournemouth
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Finance & Accounting
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Financial Statement Preparation Bookkeeping Microsoft Office Communication Time Management Attention to Detail Client Communication ACA Qualification

FULL DESCRIPTION

Trainee Accountant

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], the fastest-growing top 20 accountancy firm in the UK, is hiring a graduate Trainee Accountant for their Bournemouth office. This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid working after 12 months and full ACA study support.

  • Location: Bournemouth
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Closing date: 21-05-2026

Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting with preparation of financial statements from client records
  • Processing basic bookkeeping tasks under supervision
  • Communicating clearly with clients and colleagues regarding deadlines
  • Developing technical and professional skills through study and on-the-job training

About You

  • Minimum 4 GCSEs at grade 4-9 including English and Maths, plus A Levels
  • Degree – 2:1 or 2:2
  • Motivated and keen to develop a career in accounting
  • Confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office
  • Good organisation and time management
  • Clear communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Professional and reliable approach

Benefits

  • Full study support package (ACA)
  • Clear structured progression within the accounts team
  • 23 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) increasing by one day per year of service (max 28)
  • Pension scheme
  • Group life assurance 4 x salary
  • Hybrid working (after 12 months)
  • Access to employee benefits portal
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Regular training and development

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an ambitious group of over 30 years' experience, supporting UK business owners, SMEs, and large corporations. We seek technically brilliant, solution-focused individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer. Note: We cannot provide Sponsorship. Only UK-based candidates accepted.

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