Audit and Accounts Trainee (Farnham)

Job description

Farnham

Shaw Gibbs is a growing top 35 accountancy practice that provides expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals in Central and Southern England. Shaw Gibbs invests in their teams of high‐quality specialists who work with the best‐in‐breed technology to create value for our clients that exceeds expectations.

Our culture is very important to us and is based on our company values of expert, respectful, innovative and collaborative. We develop high-performing teams diverse in experiences, backgrounds and ideas. As a growing company, there are plenty of opportunities for development and quick progression. Our practice is known for having a friendly and supportive team culture where everyone receives training and development to increase their technical knowledge and their commercial and management skills. We put our people first and are constantly looking for ways to improve our people experience. With respectful as one of our values, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects, values and celebrates cultural and individual differences.

We have several offices in Central and Southern England and have ambitious plans to expand our business. To support the organisation's growth, we have created a new opportunity for an Audit & Accounts Trainee to join our Farnham Audit and Accounts team. This position also includes a comprehensive induction and full funding to pursue professional qualifications.

Job responsibilities
This is a trainee position which includes full training and support in order to develop your skills and abilities for a long-term career within our practice. Your key responsibilities will include:

Building productive working relationships within Shaw Gibbs and with clients as required

Developing and applying your technical knowledge through on-the-job training and formal qualifications

Using various software to provide accurate information and reporting for Managers, Partners and clients

Producing profit and loss accounts and balance sheets

Preparing basic tax computations and returns e.g. Corporation tax

Preparing working papers including bank reconciliations, other reconciliations and manual control accounts

Helping to prepare statutory accounts and finalise accounts under the overall supervision of your manager

Assist in performing audit testing on less complex areas, such as bank and purchases. Also, participate in stock counts for audit clients.

Job requirements
There are two routes to enter our training programme. You may apply after A‐Levels (A,B,B) or equivalent qualifications. Alternatively, we welcome applications from university students who have achieved or are predicted to achieve a 2:1 or above. We also look for the following:

You must have GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 5 or above

Proven communication skills, both written and verbal

Strong IT skills, specifically Excel and able to pick up new IT packages very quickly

Exceptional attention to detail

A positive, confident and proactive attitude

Enjoy working as part of a team and self‐motivated

Willingness to undertake and succeed in a range of professional studies

Relevant work experience and/or experience of working within a practice environment would be great but is not essential

A willingness to travel to clients and other offices

Job benefits

A comprehensive study package including full funding to pursue your AAT/ACA/ACCA qualifications, study leave, and time of for exams

Hybrid working after successful completion of your probationary period (four days in the office and one day at home)

Flexible working (flexing your hours around the core working hours of 10am to 4pm)

Joining a fast‐growing company with exciting growth plans ahead

Exposure to a wide range of clients across many industries

Plenty of opportunity to increase your technical knowledge and skills

A varied role within a talented and experienced team

ERIC internal recognition awards – monthly recognition awards that celebrate those who champion the Shaw Gibbs values

Long service awards

Regular employee events including a company‐wide summer party

A competitive benefits package, including:

A 23‐day core holiday allowance plus other holiday‐related benefits, such as: Holiday trading (the ability to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year), flexible bank holidays (the ability to flex your bank holidays to a day that suits you best) and additional holiday with service

A dedicated "Wellbeing Day" – an additional day off per year to focus on your wellbeing

Employee Assistant Programme (EAP) which includes access to 24/7 online GP consultations, 2nd medical opinions, online counselling, and mental health first aiders present in every office

Access to MYNDUP - a wellbeing support platform which offers confidential 1-to-1 sessions with therapists, counsellors, psychologists, and coaches.

Shaw Gibbs Rewards – access to discounts on a wide range of retailers

Health Cash Plan – money back on routine health appointments

Electric Vehicles Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Client and employee referral bonuses

Death in Service Life Assurance

Enhanced maternity leave

Diversity, equality and inclusion
Shaw Gibbs is an inclusive employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates by ensuring a comfortable and accessible interview experience. We understand that some individuals may have specific needs or require accommodation/adjustments during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to ensure your recruitment experience with Shaw Gibbs is as inclusive and accessible as possible, please let us know at your earliest convenience via the application form or via an email to recruitment@shawgibbs.com.

We believe that diversity makes Shaw Gibbs a stronger firm and we look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skillsets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We're committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to Shaw Gibbs' goals, without regard to their sex, gender, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.

Right to work
Unfortunately, for this role we are unable to offer sponsorship for visas/work permits, so you will need to have full right to work in the UK. Your application will be automatically rejected if you do not have full right to work.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Farnham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-07-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English