Trainee Accountant (Audit)

ProTalent are delighted to be working with a leading and growing accountancy practice in Brighton, who are looking to welcome a Trainee Accountant into their Audit team. This is a fantastic opportunity to start or build your career in audit, gain hands-on client exposure, and work towards a professional qualification in a supportive environment.

Salary: £25k+ (depending on exam progress)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9am – 5.30pm, with 1-hour lunch). Flexible working patterns may be considered (minimum 30 hours / 4 days).

Benefits include:

• Auto enrolment pension

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free flu jabs

• Non-contractual Birthday Leave

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Regular social events

• 25 days holiday + bank/public holidays

As a Trainee Accountant (Audit), you will:

• Assist with audit engagements both in the office and at client premises.

• Support Audit Seniors and Managers with assigned work.

• Perform testing procedures and document audit conclusions.

• Communicate issues and solutions clearly and professionally.

• Develop your technical and professional knowledge while working towards ACA or AAT qualifications.

• Stay up to date with relevant legislation and compliance requirements.

The successful candidate will be:

• Actively studying towards ACA or AAT (with a degree or A-Levels).

• Ideally have 1 year of practical experience.

• Organised with strong attention to detail.

• A confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills.

• A logical problem solver and strong team player.

• Comfortable using IT systems, particularly Excel and online accounting software.

This role provides excellent training and development, with clear opportunities to progress within a reputable and expanding accountancy firm. You’ll be joining a team that is recognised for investing in their people and supporting them from trainee level through to senior positions.