Trainee Bookkeeper - AAT
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you currently studying towards the AAT qualification?
Would you like to join a friendly, supportive accountancy firm which supports small to medium sized businesses with their accounting?
Our client is a well established accountancy firm in Central London. They would like to recruit a Trainee Accounts Assistant with a good academic record and strong work ethic.
You will be trained in general bookkeeping, preparing accounts to trial balance and preparing VAT returns for a broad range of small to medium sized businesses. The majority of your work will be carried out using Microsoft Excel, Xero and QuickBooks.
The firm are willing to support you through your AAT studies, by providing funding and study leave.
To be considered for this position, you must:
- Have GCSEs in Maths and English at grades 9/A*- 6/B
- Currently be studying towards the AAT qualification - ideally Level 3
- Be prepared to work full time and study in your own time
- Be able to commute to Central London for work
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to start their career in accountancy.
Previous work experience as a bookkeeper / accounts assistant / junior accountant / accounts apprentice would be a bonus for this position.
If you are interested in this position and meet the above requirements, please apply today!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £21,000.00-£23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
Reference ID: 857358
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 Bookkeeper - AAT roles across Aether Financial Recruitment'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 £21,000 - £23,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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