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Job Advertisement: Graduate Trainee Accountant
Location: Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol (Hybrid working available after probation period)
Salary: Competitive Package
Robert Half have been retained by Oakensen, a renowned and growing accountancy firm with an exceptional reputation for delivering outstanding services to a diverse client base.
Oakensen is currently seeking a Graduate Trainee Accountant to join their growing team in their Westbury on Trym office in Bristol
This is your chance to begin a rewarding career in finance within a supportive, dynamic environment that's committed to your professional growth.
The Opportunity:
This exciting opportunity is ideal for a determined and ambitious graduate that is ready to build a long-term career in accounting. At Oakensen, you'll work alongside a passionate and experienced team who are invested in your success, ensuring you gain hands-on experience across a variety of accounting areas relevant to your ACA studies.
From day one, you'll be entrusted with responsibilities that will challenge you, build your confidence, and help you develop a broad skillset. Upon completing your training contract, you'll leave equipped with a rich array of expertise and opportunities to advance your career further.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing financial statements for various entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Supporting individual and corporate tax return preparation.
- Assisting in the investigation of accounts to identify fraud or error.
- Helping to analyse data, communicating findings, and proposing actionable solutions to business clients.
- Using diverse software and implementing modern digital solutions for clients.
About Oakensen:
Oakensen strives to be the best. By combining vast industry experience with their fresh, vibrant, and diverse team, they're confident in their ability to become one of the South-West's leading independent firms.
What we are looking for:
- A graduate (minimum 2:1) in any discipline or equivalent qualification.
- A great problem-solver and able to work under pressure.
- Skilled in written and verbal communication.
- Committed to developing a career in accounting and finance.
- Resilient, motivated, and capable of balancing work and academic commitments.
The Training:
- At Oakensen, your professional growth is their priority. You'll embark on a structured training program designed to develop both your technical and interpersonal skills.
- This includes full study support for your ACA qualification as part of a Level 7 apprenticeship. In addition to a tailored development plan and regular mentorship and peer support that will help guide your journey to becoming a competent, well-rounded Chartered Accountant.
The Package:
- Full study support package to complete your ACA qualification.
- Paid study days plus days off before exams.
- Ongoing mentorship and workplace training.
- Tuition provided by Kaplan Financial.
- 31 Days annual leave (Including bank holidays)
- Hybrid Working.
- Quarterly team building events.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Private health insurance + Vitality Rewards including discounted gym memberships, Apple Watch and much more.
- A salary of £24,000 base
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.
