We are looking for a highly motivated trainee accountant to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to grow your accounting expertise with the innovative spirit of a tech startup. You will be a key part of our service delivery, supporting the team with client accounts, all while having direct input into the development of our accounting platform.
Salary: £26,500 - £28,000
Location: Hybrid with 1 day a week co-working in either Hitchin or Stevenage (Hertfordshire) or Cambridge.
About Mighty:
At Mighty, we’re not a traditional accounting firm. Our ambition is to build the UK’s leading accountancy software for freelancers and micro-businesses, paired with an exceptional service experience. As an important member of our team, you won't just be managing accounts; you'll be helping to shape the future of our product and the way our clients do business.
The Role:
We are looking for a highly motivated Trainee Accountant to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to progress your accounting career in a fast-moving tech-led firm, learning from experienced accountants whilst gaining hands-on exposure to real client work from day one.
You’ll support our accountants and senior accountants in managing portfolios of limited company micro-businesses, mainly freelancers and contractors, and gradually own your own portfolio too. You’ll assist with the end-to-end production of work including bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and year-end accounts (FRS 105), while developing your technical knowledge and confidence. You’ll also get involved in shaping our internal processes and our accounting platform as you grow.
Key Responsibilities:
-Client Support: Supporting accountants with client communications and helping to build strong, long-lasting client relationships.
-Client Management: As you progress, you will also start to manage your own portfolio and client relationships, with the support of the team.
-End-of-Year Account Support: Assisting in the preparation of end-of-year accounts, such as gathering client information and bank reconciliations.
-Payroll Support: You’ll support with processing payroll.
-VAT Return Support: You’ll review and file VAT returns, ensuring timely and correct submissions.
-Self-Assessment: You’ll assist with the preparation of self-assessment tax returns.
-Platform Development: You'll play a key role in providing feedback on how the platform works in practice for your tasks and suggest improvements.
-Process Improvements: You'll support with improvements to internal processes, workflows and client communications as the firm scales.
What We're Looking For:
-Qualifications: Studying towards AAT or ACCA.
-Experience: Some experience in accounting, finance or bookkeeping roles would be helpful.
-Technical: A strong interest in UK accounting, tax, payroll and VAT, with a desire to develop your technical knowledge.
-Communication: Clear and professional communication skills, with the confidence to ask questions and learn.
-Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using software and excited by the idea of working in a tech-focused accounting firm.
-UK-Based: A UK right to work status is required. This is a hybrid role, so you would be required to travel to Hitchin, Stevenage or Cambridge 1 - 2 times a week for in-person co-working. This location can be flexible dependent on your preference.
Why Join Mighty?
-Impact: This is a chance to have a real impact, not just on our company and your clients, but also on the future of accounting software for small businesses.
-Growth: We're a small, agile team, which means you'll have the opportunity to take on new challenges and grow your skills in different areas.
-Innovation: Work in a dynamic, startup environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions directly influence the product.
-Flexibility: We believe in a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexible working arrangements where needed, remote work and a supportive, collaborative culture.
-Benefits:
-Hybrid working with 1 - 2 days a week working in a paid co-working space with the rest of the time working from home
-25 days’ annual leave plus UK bank holidays
-Learning & development budget
-Paid for professional subscriptions (ACCA/ACA/AAT)
-Auto-enrolment pension
If you're a skilled accountant who wants to do more than just crunch numbers, and you're excited by the idea of helping to build something new, we'd love to hear from you. Just email careers@mightyaccounting.com.
