Aat Trainee

Are you looking to start a career in accountancy and tax? bennettbrooks are looking to recruit an AAT Trainee to join our Trust & Estates team at our head office in Northwich. Where you will receive excellent training and gain your Association of Accounting Technicians qualification and then move onto further higher-level accountancy or tax qualifications.

**About us**

bennettbrooks are a fast-growing dynamic accountancy and advisory business, we have 7 offices based across the North West and Wales which offer vibrant places to work. You’ll have the opportunity to experience a wide range of industries and clients making every day unique.

As we strive for B Corp certification, we are committed to using our business as a force for good. By joining our team you’ll be contributing to sustainable and responsible working practices that benefit our clients, the communities we operate in, our environment and our team.

We understand the importance of work life balance and prioritise the well being of our employees, with flexible working arrangements, competitive salaries and generous leave policies to ensure we are offering the opportunity of a fulfilling and rewarding career without sacrificing personal commitments.

Join our team and unlock your full potential

**Responsibilities**

Joining a growing team, you will support the team in the following duties:

- Deal with the day-to-day administration responsibilities for the team
- Assist with the onboarding of new clients and liaising directly with clients to obtain money laundering documentation and assist them with the onboarding process.
- Assist with the registration of Trust’s with HMRC via the Trust Registration Services.
- Assist with the preparation of Trust and Estate Accounts, annual tax returns, R185’s and R40 Forms.
- Assist with Trust and Estates administration, including the preparation of IHT forms and calculations.
- Review HMRC accounts for clients.
- Respond to HMRC correspondence and assisting with enquiries.
- Assist with the preparation of lifetime personal tax returns.
- Assist with the preparation of CGT 60-day reporting and calculation of CGT due.
- Any other duties commensurate with the role.

**Requirements**:
Whilst no accountancy or tax experience is required, applicants should satisfy the following:

- GCSE in Maths and English (grade 5 or above)
- Excellent IT skills; MS Office Suite and able to pick up new software quickly
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good attention to detail
- Self-motivated
- Enjoy working as a team
- Organised, good time management and able to meet deadlines

**Benefits**

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

- 31 days paid holiday - inclusive of Bank Holidays and the Christmas Closure
- Pension scheme - 4% employer contribution (increasing to 5% with effect 01/09/23)
- Option to buy/sell holidays
- Flexible working (3 days office minimum)
- Employee assistance programme (which includes; Life support, Legal information, Bereavement support, Medical Information, CBT & Managerial Support).
- Life Assurance cover
- Free onsite parking
- Option of salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Referral scheme
- Paid volunteer time and an annual charitable donation on your behalf
- Long service enhancements to employer pension contribution and holiday entitlement
- Modern & friendly working environment
- Team building and work events

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: Up to £24,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Northwich: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person