Accounts Trainee

Streets is a modern, forward-thinking accountancy practice with over 33 offices across the UK and growing. We combine the expertise of a national firm with the collaborative, people-first culture of a close-knit practice. Our team supports an impressive variety of clients, from entrepreneurial start-ups to established companies, charities, and family businesses.

Role Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual starting their career in accountancy to develop their skills and gain hands-on experience in a supportive and professional environment. Working alongside experienced accounting and audit professionals, you will assist in delivering efficient and accurate accounting services to a varied portfolio of clients across different industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of client financial statements including:

• Detail client information on to in-house accounting system using both manual and computerised data

• Prepare working papers to support financial statements

• Prepare fixed asset register

• Prepare summary of debtors, creditors pre-payments and accruals

• Prepare VAT reconciliations

• Post accounts to the system

• Prepare bank reconciliations

• Post financial information onto the in house accounting software

• Prepare both draft income tax computations and corporation tax computations

• Prepare draft company corporation tax return computations

• Assist in the preparation of management accounts

• General administrative duties

Key Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• School leaver with 120 UCAS Points or Graduate with a relevant degree
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Ability to work as part of a team, yet also work using own initiative when required
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good computer skills
• Good organisational and administrative skills

Personal qualities we are looking for:

• Genuine care in building lasting bonds with clients and colleagues, treating every interaction with respect and integrity.
• Inquisitive mindset, always seeking smarter, more efficient ways to work — demonstrating the value of always moving forward.
• Pride in taking ownership of work, no matter how small the task, and commitment to delivering to the highest standards.
• Collaborative spirit, thriving in a supportive team environment and eager to share knowledge to achieve shared goals.
• Strong drive for growth and development, with enthusiasm to learn and progress through AAT qualifications.
• Proactive and adaptable approach, able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Clear and confident communicator, able to explain financial information effectively and build trust with clients and colleagues.
• Positive and resilient attitude, viewing challenges as opportunities to learn and improve.

What we offer you

• Study support towards AAT professional qualifications
• 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Workplace pension
• Life assurance
• Employee benefits scheme offering discounts from hundreds of retailers.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• The opportunity to be part of a collaborative and progressive team.

This is an office-based role, full time 38.75 hours per week.

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