Audit and Accounts Trainee (School Leavers)
Start your professional accountancy career with Kilsby Williams!
Are you a college or sixth form leaver ready to take your first step into the world of audit and accounts? Join Kilsby Williams – one of south Wales’ leading independent accountancy practices and begin your journey towards becoming a qualified accountant.
Our trainee programme offers you the opportunity to earn a competitive salary while gaining practical experience and studying towards a professional qualification, such as the AAT and progressing to ACA.
Why choose Kilsby Williams?
- Professional Training & Qualification: We’ll support your studies through AAT and ACA with paid study leave, structured learning, and expert tuition providers.
- Earn While You Learn: You’ll receive a competitive salary while developing your technical and professional skills on the job.
- Exposure to a Range of Clients: Gain experience across a variety of sectors and client types, from individuals to large businesses, giving you broad technical grounding.
- Supportive Mentoring: Work alongside experienced audit and accounts professionals committed to helping you succeed.
- Real Career Progression: We offer clear opportunities to progress within the firm, including promotion upon qualification.
What will you be doing?
- As a trainee in our Audit and Accounts team, you'll be involved in:
- Preparing financial statements and accounts for a range of businesses
- Assisting in statutory audits under supervision
- Working on bookkeeping, VAT returns, and management accounts
- Developing your understanding of accounting standards and tax basics
- Using accounting software and systems to support clients
Who we're looking for
- We welcome applications from college or sixth form leavers who are:
- Enthusiastic about a career in accountancy
- Analytical and detail-oriented with good problem-solving skills
- Organised and able to manage multiple tasks under deadlines
- Strong communicators, both written and verbal
- Committed to their studies and full-time work
- Eager to learn and take ownership of their own development
Entry requirements
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Ready to take the first step towards your future? Submit your application to careers@kilsbywilliams.com
Note: Roles are based at our offices in Newport, South Wales.
