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Trainee Accounts Assistant

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Posted on Jun 10, 2026 by CV-Library
Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£28k - £30k Annual
Full-Time
Trainee Accounts Assistant

£28,000 + Training + Progression + Company Benefits

Chandlers Ford

Are you a Trainee Accounts Assistant or similar, looking to build a long-term career within a growing Chartered Accountants practice that offers hands-on experience, development and genuine progression opportunities?

On offer is the opportunity to join a friendly and expanding accountancy practice. Working as part of a close-knit team, you will gain exposure across bookkeeping, VAT, accounts preparation, client onboarding and compliance, with the optional opportunity to progress towards AAT, ACCA or ACA qualifications.

This varied role will involve supporting clients across a range of accounting and compliance services, including bookkeeping, VAT returns, annual accounts preparation and Companies House submissions. You will work with accounting platforms, including Xero, QuickBooks, while developing your technical knowledge within a supportive and professional environment.

This role would suit an aspiring Accounts Assistant who is looking to further develop their skills and progress their career within a modern and growing firm.

The Role:

Data entry, bookkeeping and maintaining client records
Client onboarding, communications and handling general enquiries
Working with cloud accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks and Apron
Full training and professional development opportunities
Hybrid working and flexible hoursThe Person:

Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice
Looking to progress professionally and develop new skills
Commutable to Chandler's FordReference: BBBH25761A

Keywords: Accounts Assistant, Trainee Accountant, Practice Accountant, Bookkeeping, VAT, Accounts Preparation, Xero, QuickBooks, AAT, ACCA, ACA, Accountancy Practice, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Southampton

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website

Reference: 225233914

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Trainee Accounts Assistant

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 10, 2026 by CV-Library

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Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£28k - £30k Annual
Full-Time
Trainee Accounts Assistant

£28,000 + Training + Progression + Company Benefits

Chandlers Ford

Are you a Trainee Accounts Assistant or similar, looking to build a long-term career within a growing Chartered Accountants practice that offers hands-on experience, development and genuine progression opportunities?

On offer is the opportunity to join a friendly and expanding accountancy practice. Working as part of a close-knit team, you will gain exposure across bookkeeping, VAT, accounts preparation, client onboarding and compliance, with the optional opportunity to progress towards AAT, ACCA or ACA qualifications.

This varied role will involve supporting clients across a range of accounting and compliance services, including bookkeeping, VAT returns, annual accounts preparation and Companies House submissions. You will work with accounting platforms, including Xero, QuickBooks, while developing your technical knowledge within a supportive and professional environment.

This role would suit an aspiring Accounts Assistant who is looking to further develop their skills and progress their career within a modern and growing firm.

The Role:

Data entry, bookkeeping and maintaining client records
Client onboarding, communications and handling general enquiries
Working with cloud accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks and Apron
Full training and professional development opportunities
Hybrid working and flexible hoursThe Person:

Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice
Looking to progress professionally and develop new skills
Commutable to Chandler's FordReference: BBBH25761A

Keywords: Accounts Assistant, Trainee Accountant, Practice Accountant, Bookkeeping, VAT, Accounts Preparation, Xero, QuickBooks, AAT, ACCA, ACA, Accountancy Practice, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Southampton

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website
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Reference: 225233914

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