Accounts Trainee

Job title: Accounts TraineeReporting to: Accounts ManagerHours: Mon - Fri 9am-5.30pm (37.5 HRS P/W)Location: Sidcup Main RoadAffinia:Affinia is the UK’s fastest growing purpose-led, purpose-built Accountancy firm, focused on building stronger, more valuable relationships. With over 1600 colleagues across the East, South East, London and the Midlands, we are dedicated to supporting our clients, colleagues and communities.We advise businesses, public sector organisations, charities and individuals throughout the UK and internationally across six Service Lines – Accounts Solution, Taxation, Audit & Assurance, Corporate Finance, Payroll and Corporate Recovery, supported by centralised enabling functions spanning People, Finance, Marketing, Business Support, IT, Risk and Corporate Development. Our team also offer in-depth sector expertise across several sectors, ensuring our clients receive the best short to medium and long-term advice, tailored to them.We are committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of our work, adapting to the evolving technology and regulatory landscape while consistently exceeding client expectations.Our people are our most valuable asset. We are therefore committed to supporting our colleagues throughout their professional development, providing guidance and training at whatever stage of their career they join us. Real people. Real growth. Real difference.As an Accounts Trainee, you will learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping and accounting, as well as more advanced topics like budget management and financial performance evaluation, as well as personal and corporate tax. Our apprenticeship program offers a robust training path, with proven progression.At Affinia, our trainees have years of valuable experience and are expertly equipped to guide you through your training. We adopt a collaborative and encouraging culture and will provide you with the knowledge and experience that you need to take the next step in your accounting career.Skills/Qualifications:• A minimum of 2 A levels at Grade C or above (including Maths related subject)• The equivalent standard in vocational qualifications.If the qualification type varies from this, the application will be assessed on an individual basis. If you do not hold a Maths A level, then we expect a minimum attainment of Grade 6/Grade B in GCSE Maths.Skills Required:• Excellent communication and people skills.• Ability to work well in a team environment.• Initiative-taking, diligent, flexible, and prepared to undertake some travel.• Ambitious with drive and resilience.• Enthusiasm with a keen interest in learning and professional development.• Excellent analytical skills with an eye for detail.• Strong IT/Microsoft abilities.• A professional approach with the ability to communicate with clients both via email & over phone/face to face. Core Benefits:At Affinia, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits:·        20 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays (Sept-Aug).·        Full study support·        Auto enrolment Pension Scheme·        Holiday purchase scheme up to 3 days per year·        Employee Referral Bonus·        Employee Assistance Programme·        Extensive Learning & Development Opportunities·        Dress for your Diary Policy. Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.Affinia is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion, or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. Wewelcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.Recruitment Privacy Notice Affinia will use the personal data you provide for recruitment purposes, including assessing suitability, communicating with you, arranging interviews, and completing pre-employment checks. Our lawful bases include contractual necessity, legal obligations, and our legitimate interests in managing recruitment.For full details on how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy: https://www.affinia.co.uk/privacy-policy/