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Accounts Advisory Trainee.

Our Leicester accounts team are recruiting an Accounts Advisory Trainee, to join their highly supportive and successful team.

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Job Type

full-time

Location

Leicester

As Accounts Advisory Trainee, you will have the opportunity to build your career within Dains with study support, guidance, mentoring and team interaction at all levels, this trainee position is just the beginning of your successful career within accounting and finance.

Why Dains

Ranked 31st in the National Accountancy Age ranking by firm size, Dains is the fastest-growing firm within the top 100 accountancy firms in the UK. With over 650 talented individuals across the UK and Ireland, we're a force to be reckoned with. Our core services are Accountancy & Business Services, Audit, Corporate Finance, Forensic Accounting, and Taxation alongside outsourced FD and HR support. Integrated into our DNA are the values of Fairness, Working & Succeeding Together, Integrity and Valued Relationships. This shapes everything we do, creating a vibrant and supportive work culture.

What We Offer

At Dains, our employees are our greatest asset. We're committed to providing the best working environment, where you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. From development and training to flexible benefits and hybrid working options, we prioritise your well-being and professional development.

Our people are what make us great

  • Our People

    At Dains, our employees are our greatest asset. We are also an Investor in People Gold Award winner.

  • The Environment

    We're committed to providing the best working environment, where you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

  • Your Wellbeing

    From development and training to flexible benefits and hybrid working options, we prioritise your well-being and professional development.

  • Your Future

    We are heavily investing in learning and development with the intention of being the market leader for growing and nurturing professionals.

Your Role as Accounts Advisory Trainee

Responsibilities

  • You will carry out client work under the direction of the Seniors or Semi Senior in the team

  • You will be drafting client accounts for review of the Manager with support from the wider team

  • You will be preparing VAT returns with support from the wider team

  • You will be working closely with other members of the team to provide sufficient accounting services to a variety of clients

  • Forming client relationships across a range of businesses and sectors

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Attributes

  • The desire to actively progress towards your AAT qualification is essential

  • Minimum Grade B in Maths and English at GCSE level or equivalent

  • A minimum of 112 UCAS points or equivalent (Excluding General Studies)

  • Eligibility to work in the UK

Our commitment to you

Benefits
25 days annual leave (plus normal statutory bank holidays) increasing with length of service
Career development support
Qualification study support and ongoing training to enhance your development
Professional membership subscriptions paid for annually
Buy and sell annual leave
Group staff pension scheme
Discounted shopping platform

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Dains are a climate positive company

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Where this role is based

Leicester

Unit 2, Charnwood Edge Business Park, Syston Road Cossington Leicestershire LE7 4UZ

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0116 261 0061

leics@dains.com

Do you have what it takes?

If you have any problems submitting your application using the form below then please send your application to Nicola Jones (remembering to quote the job and location you are applying for).

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The Application Process

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    1. Applications

    Please complete the application submission form at the end of the job spec or send your full CV to applications@dains.com.

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    2. Assessment

    If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted, and a telephone screening interview will be scheduled.

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    3. Interview

    Following a successful telephone screening interview, you will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview with the hiring manager.

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    4. Evaluation

    You will be notified of the outcome of your interview and provided with feedback.