Trainee Assistant Accountant

  • The VCS Alliance
  • Oct 14, 2025
Full time Accounting

Job Description

The Trainee Assistant Accountant will support the Finance Director in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing budgets, and producing financial reports. This role includes a fully funded training pathway toward an AAT qualification, incorporating structured day-release study.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in maintaining accurate financial records and accounting systems, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
  • Support the preparation, monitoring, and reporting of organisational budgets.
  • Assist in preparing and distributing regular financial reports to internal team members and the board of directors.
  • Provide administrative and practical support for the month-end and year-end accounting processes.
  • Assist with the management of purchase and sales ledgers.
  • Maintain organised filing systems (both electronic and paper-based) for finance documentation.
  • Support routine reconciliations of bank statements and accounts.
  • Contribute proactively to financial process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
  • Engage fully with the AAT qualification, managing coursework and exams effectively.

The VCS Alliance is a dynamic and collaborative organisation dedicated to transforming health and social care across Bradford District and Craven. Our mission is to work in partnership with local health, social care, and support providers to create a more integrated and effective care system.

We manage Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) representation in different partnership groups associated with health and social care, and co-ordinate the local VCSE Sector to deliver different health and social care projects across Bradford District and Craven.

Our four strategic aims are:

  • We will remain a transforming force in Health, Social Care, and the community.
  • We will nurture our team and put them at the heart of everything we do.
  • We will develop a robust internal infrastructure.
  • We will create a culture of continual learning and development.

Details

Job Title: Trainee Assistant Accountant

Department: Finance

Reports To: Finance Director

Location: Hybrid working (Bradford office, college, remote working)

Hours: Full-time (Flexible working hours between 8am 6pm, Monday to Friday)

Salary Range: £23,000 £25,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Contract Type: Permanent

Application Deadline: 3pm Monday 27th October 2025

Interview Date: Wednesday 5th November

Applying: Read the full Job Description and then the Job Application Pack below for how to apply