Part-Qualified Trainee Accountant – Study Support for ACA, Guildford, £24,000 – £27,000
Are you AAT qualified or nearly qualified, with around 12 months’ experience in accountancy practice? Ready to take the next step towards becoming a Chartered Accountant (ACA)? Join a dynamic, forward-thinking firm of Chartered Accountants based in Guildford, Surrey.
This is an exciting opportunity to accelerate your career within a supportive and modern practice that values your experience and will help you transition to ACA studies. You will join a collaborative team working with a broad portfolio of SME clients across a range of sectors.
About the Role:
As a Part-Qualified Trainee Accountant, you will continue to build on your existing skills while gaining new experience in audit, accounts, and tax. Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing bookkeeping and VAT returns for a variety of clients
- Assisting with monthly and quarterly management accounts
- Supporting the preparation of year-end statutory accounts
- Preparing corporation tax computations and returns
- Participating in audit fieldwork, including planning and completion
- Working with modern cloud-based accounting software such as Xero and QuickBooks
You will benefit from structured ACA training and full support from the management team as you continue your professional development.
About You:
You will be a confident and motivated individual who is:
- AAT qualified (or nearly qualified) with approximately 12 months’ experience in an accountancy practice
- Ready to study for the ACA qualification
- Able to demonstrate a strong understanding of accounting fundamentals
- Comfortable using cloud-based software and keen to embrace new technology
- Personable and able to demonstrate interpersonal skills, ideally through past client contact, part-time work, volunteering, or activities that required confident communication
- Living within a reasonable commute of Guildford, with access to your own transport preferred
What’s on Offer:
- Salary: £24,000 – £27,000, depending on experience
- Full ACA study support (tuition, exams, study leave)
- Flexible working hours
- Pension scheme
- Free parking
- Friendly and professional working environment
- Exposure to a varied and interesting client base
- Some hybrid working available (although mostly office-based while training)
This is a brilliant opportunity for a part-qualified accountant who is serious about becoming ACA qualified and is seeking a role that offers both support and career progression.
About Fletcher George Recruitment:
Fletcher George is a specialist accountancy and finance recruitment agency based in Surrey. We are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client. We aim to respond to all suitable applicants within 48 working hours and may also consider your application for other relevant roles.