Trainee Management Bookkeeper/Management Accountant

Location: London, Southampton Street

Alliotts are an accountancy and tax advisory practice who can trace their origins back to 1869. With offices based in Guildford and Central London, they offer a full range of accountancy services with specialist teams who advise on business strategy and corporate finance; a strong Media team and China Desk are amongst its niche offerings.

Alliotts joined the Shaw Gibbs Group in September 2024, a growing top 40 accountancy practice who provide expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals. Our firm has specialist expertise in sectors such as space, media, and gaming, offering tailored solutions to clients operating in these distinctive industries.

At Alliotts, our culture is built on the belief that true value comes from excellence and care. We hold ourselves to high standards, guided by our core values, which shape how we work, behave, and interact. This ensures we consistently deliver value to our clients and support their success.

The Shaw Gibbs Group has several offices in Central and Southern England and have ambitious plans to expand our business. To support the organisation’s growth, we have an opportunity for an Assistant Manager to join our Accounts team. This role will be based in our Guildford office, and occasional travel to our London office will be required.

The Role

As part of the Outsourcing team, you will assist with providing various accounting services to a range of clients on a day to day basis. In this trainee position you will develop the knowledge and skills required to complete tasks independently and provide an outstanding service to our clients.

About you

Candidates who are enthusiastic, self-motivated and with the following should apply.

• Educated to ‘A’ Level/GNVQ (or equivalent)
• 5 GCSEs or equivalent to include Mathematics, minimum grade 6 (B), and English minimum grade 4/5 (C) or above
• Experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Willingness to study for AAT qualification. Training costs will be covered by the Firm. Trainees are expected to attend the office every day except when attending training courses.
• Assist with bookkeeping and management accounting assignments as required.
• Assist with preparation of VAT returns, EC Sales Lists and Intrastat returns.
• Assist with the accounts preparation of sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Attend tuition courses and progress through the appropriate accountancy exams.
• The opportunity to work at a great location in the heart of London’s Covent Garden.
• The successful applicant will be working alongside a talented and supportive team. This role will be fast-paced, with opportunities to work on a wide variety of of UK and international clients.
• Potential to progress with the Firm. Some of our current Partners have trained with the Firm.
• Competitive salary, reviewed annually
• Study support
• 18 days’ paid holiday whilst training + Bank Holidays + 3 or 4 Christmas closure days + paid study leave. Holiday increases with service to a maximum of 25 days per year.
• Opportunity to buy/sell annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Cash back health scheme
• 1 Professional subscription paid by the Firm
• Season ticket loans
• Charity volunteering day paid by the Firm
• Opportunity to meet colleagues outside of work at various social events organised by the Staff Action Team throughout the year