Trainee Accounts Assistant - A H Cross & Co Ltd

Job Posted: 7 October 2025

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: To be discussed
• Industries: Accounting

We are a local firm of Chartered Certified Accountants looking to recruit a trainee to join our long established and busy office in Newport.

The position is full time – 35 hours per week and is office based.

Applicants will be expected to be numerate and to have achieved good GCSE grades in Maths and English.

A-levels or the AAT qualification would be beneficial but not necessary for this role.

 Job role to include:

·         Preparation of accounts for a variety of clients

·         Book-keeping using various computer software/systems

·         Preparation of VAT returns

·         General administration/office assistance – such as filing, post, errands, and reception cover

Skills & attributes:

·         Attention to detail

·         Able to work independently but ask for help when required

·         Highly motivated

·         Good organisational skills

·         Good written and verbal communication skills.