Trainee Accounting Technician

Trainee Accounting Technician (AAT)

Location: Burnham-on-Sea

Hours: 36.25 hours per week Monday to Friday

Salary: From £21,000 per annum

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions, operating as an employment business, are recruiting for 2 Trainee Accounting Technicians to join our clients well known accountancy firm in their Burnham-on-Sea branch.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is either brand new to accountancy or already part AAT qualified, looking to build a rewarding career with a supportive and professional firm.

Why join?

Fully funded training for your AAT qualifications

Salary paid throughout your study time, plus regular pay reviews

Ongoing support, mentoring, and development opportunities

A friendly, collaborative culture where your career can thrive

As a Trainee Accounting Technician, you'll combine practical, hands-on experience with theoretical study towards your AAT qualification under an apprenticeship agreement.

The programme covers Level 3 and Level 4 AAT apprenticeships, giving you a solid grounding in areas such as:

Bookkeeping and accounting standards

Personal and business tax

Financial reporting and analysis

Our client will provide full funding for your training, support and mentoring throughout your journey, and pay you your full salary while you attend classes or study. You'll also benefit from regular pay reviews as you progress.

Around 80% of your time will be spent working directly with their team, gaining valuable client experience. You'll be involved in:

Preparing financial information, reports, and returns

Providing personal and company tax computations

Preparing VAT returns and bookkeeping services

Supporting information gathering and analysis to help clients make business decisions

Using specialist software to record and manage financial transactions

This blend of training and experience will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to build a long-term career in accountancy.

About you:

A solid academic record - typically strong GCSE and/or A-level results (or equivalent). Other academic pathways will also be considered.

A strong work ethic with a professional, team-focused approach

A good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, and the ability to pick up new IT systems quickly

Strong analytical, numerical, and methodical skills

A positive attitude - friendly, personable, and confident

Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to multi-task

Good organisation, attention to detail, and initiative

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits:

36.25 hours / 5 days per week.

Annual salary review and regular salary reviews whilst training.

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays after 3 years' service.

Opportunity to carry over 1 week's holiday into the following holiday year.

Death in service 3 x annual salary.

Access to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme.

24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline.

Flexible benefits including Buy and Sell holiday, Cycle to Work, Payroll Charity Giving, and Private Medical Insurance.

Introducing clients and staff commission schemes.

Pension 3% rising to 4% (but matched up to 6% after 4 years' service).

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay after one years' service.

Opportunities to later progress and gain further qualifications are available for the right candidates.

To apply for this position, please submit your CV via the Apply Now button or contact Shannon Bunch on shannon.bunch@hawk-3.com for more information.