Ready to kick-start your career in accountancy without waiting years to do the “real work” Join Ellacotts as a Trainee Accountant and build hands-on experience with real clients from day one, while working towards becoming Chartered via the ACA pathway. Whether you’re finishing A-levels, coming from a relevant or non-relevant degree, this is your chance to learn fast, gain confidence, and grow into a professional career with structured support around you. We’re serious about helping trainees succeed. You’ll have a structured development journey, funded study support and study leave, and guidance to help you progress through your qualification route. You’ll work under supportive supervision, building your skills step-by-step while contributing to a high-quality service for clients. That includes the following responsibilities: Responsibilities: Prepare client accounts based on information supplied by client Responsible for the preparation of VAT returns including communication with Clients to collate records Attend Client meetings with relevant manager or partner Ad hoc reports as required Prepare time budget for tasks, assisted by seniors Liaising with clients by telephone Drafting letters and other correspondence as required Monitor own job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets and standards Support the team with the production of their work Record own chargeable time with the aim to improve recovery as experience gained Attend training and achieve success in your given qualification. Observing the guidelines laid out in your training agreement. Utilising the support and guidance offered by the firm. Attend courses that are appropriate to job role Achieve examination success Preparation of simple tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and corporation tax returns Potentially required to attend client sites to carry out audit work, outsourced accounts or ad hoc project work Assist with administration tasks as necessary to support the team Agricultural Accounts roles: If you’re interested in people-focused work and love the idea of supporting families, estates and rural businesses, our Agricultural Accounts roles offer something a bit different: a specialist sector that blends accounts and tax and is highly client-facing, adding real value through outstanding client service. Critical Skills Required: Demonstrates strong numerical ability with a logical and structured approach Strong computer literacy. Great active listening skills. Enthusiastic, reliable and able to work to deadlines Willingness to learn and consider the bigger picture Proven verbal and written communication skills Knowledge Required: General business awareness, with a natural curiosity to learn more! Qualifications Required: ACA Entry Requirement: A Levels (3 at grade C or above) or Degree (2:1 or above) Personal Qualities Required: We are passionate about our values. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the following: Focussed : you build positive client relationships and care about service. Teamwork : collaborative, respectful, approachable. Integrity : Doing the right thing. We are trustworthy, honest and comply with professional and ethical standards. Enthusiastic : you bring energy and celebrate success. Progressive : you challenge the status quo and look for better ways. Individual Job Requirements: Live within commuting distance of the office. Driving license and access to a vehicle. Flexibility to work outside normal hours occasionally (client deadlines happen!). Right to work in the UK.