Junior Trainee Accountant – AAT Level 2 / Future Chartered Accountant

A Career with Property Specialists Who Do Things Differently

Just finished, or about to complete, AAT Level 2?

Looking for a firm where you'll learn quickly, be trusted with real responsibility and build a genuine long-term career rather than becoming just another number in a large corporate machine?

Stop… Stop… Hang on…

Yikes, that was close.

We were about to create another boring accountancy advert full of jargon, buzzwords and generic promises.

That's not us. Let's start again.

Forget everything you think you know about traditional accountancy firms.

We didn't set out to build an accountancy practice. In fact, we were successful property investors first.

The problem was that many traditional accountancy firms simply didn't understand how property investors actually operate. We kept receiving advice from people who understood accounting but didn't truly understand property.

Eventually enough was enough.

Our Founder and Managing Director, Craig, decided to solve the problem himself.

Craig trained with BDO, one of the world's largest accountancy firms, before joining Ernst & Young's Real Estate Audit division where he worked with major property clients including the developers behind The Shard. Following senior roles at Drivers Jonas, Deloitte and Knight Frank, he left corporate life to focus on building his own property portfolio.

What happened next surprised everyone.

Other property investors started asking for help. Then their friends started asking. Then referrals started arriving.

Before long, Property Accounts had become the trusted accountancy partner for property investors, landlords and developers across the UK.

Today, we're a growing specialist practice built almost entirely through referrals and word-of-mouth recommendations.

And we're just getting started.

The Role at a Glance:

Junior Trainee Accountant (AAT Level 2)
Reading – Office Based
£25,000 Starting Salary
Plus Company Pension, Full Training, AAT Progression & Career Development
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm
Full Time – Permanent

Company: Specialist Property Accountancy Practice
Culture: Supportive | Professional | People-First | Growth Focused | Casual Dress

Your Background / Skills: AAT Level 2, Numeracy, Organisation, Communication, Attention to Detail, Desire to Build an Accountancy Career

Where we are today:

Since 2017 we've continued to grow organically through referrals and recommendations.
We don't spend heavily on marketing.
Our clients do most of the talking for us.
We're a modern, paperless, technology-driven practice helping property investors gain genuine financial clarity rather than simply meeting compliance obligations.
We combine specialist property accounting expertise with a highly personalised approach that puts client relationships at the centre of everything we do.

Why this role matters:

This isn't a role where you'll spend years photocopying paperwork or making tea.
From day one you'll become a valued member of the team, learning how real property businesses operate while developing the technical and professional skills needed to build a successful career in accountancy.
You'll start with bookkeeping and foundational accounting work before gradually taking on greater responsibility as your knowledge and confidence grow.
Most importantly, you'll be learning from experienced professionals who genuinely want to help you succeed.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting bookkeeping activities for property investor clients
• Processing financial transactions and maintaining accurate records
• Assisting with preparation of accounts and supporting schedules
• Learning property-specific accounting and tax principles
• Working with modern cloud accounting systems and digital workflows
• Supporting senior team members with client work
• Developing technical accounting knowledge through practical experience
• Participating in ongoing training and professional development
• Building strong organisational and communication skills

About You:

• Recently completed, or close to completing, AAT Level 2
• Passionate about building a career within accountancy
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Organised, proactive and willing to learn
• Confident asking questions and seeking feedback
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to contribute as part of a team
• Interested in understanding how businesses work, not just accounting rules

What we offer:

• Clear progression through AAT Levels 3 & 4
• Opportunity to ultimately qualify as a Chartered Accountant
• Full training and ongoing professional development
• Exposure to real client work from day one
• Supportive team environment
• Modern systems and paperless workflows
• Weekly learning opportunities and regular development reviews
• Genuine long-term career prospects
• Opportunity to specialise within the property sector

While we are an accountancy firm, at our core we're a people business.

We're interested in you, the person, not simply your CV.

If you're ambitious, curious and ready to start building a rewarding professional career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take your first step towards becoming a qualified accounting professional with one of the UK's leading specialist property accountancy firms.

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