Accounts Trainee

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual starting their career in accountancy to develop their skills and gain hands-on experience in a supportive and professional environment. Working alongside experienced accounting and audit professionals, you will assist in delivering efficient and accurate accounting services to a varied portfolio of clients across different industries.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of client financial statements including:

• Detail client information on to in-house accounting system using both manual and computerised data

• Prepare working papers to support financial statements

• Prepare fixed asset register

• Prepare summary of debtors, creditors pre-payments and accruals

• Prepare VAT reconciliations

• Post accounts to the system

• Prepare bank reconciliations

• Post financial information onto the in house accounting software

Provide support to the Audit Team including

• undertaking systems testing

• Trace outstanding information

• Undertake balance sheet audit test

• Assist with stock take

Assist with tax including

• Prepare draft Personal Tax Return

• Prepare draft Company Corporation Tax Returns

• File self-assessment Tax returns, VAT returns and Company Annual returns on line

What We Are Looking For:

• A genuine interest in a career in accounting and a strong willingness to learn.

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact confidently with clients and colleagues.

• A proactive and organised approach to work, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

• Good problem-solving skills and a desire to understand the "why" behind the numbers.

• IT proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Good educational attainment, grade 5 upwards in English and Maths, and good A level results in a related subjects (Business, Economics, Maths)

What We Offer:

• A Competitive salary and benefits package, including pension.

• A comprehensive training program, including support for professional qualifications (e.g., AAT, ACCA, ACA).

• A dedicated team supporting the administration of their professional qualification (this includes enrolment, study plans, membership to professional bodies and any other issues)

• Paid time off for study and exam leave

• An internal student/graduate programme to develop and build the next generation of Accountants.

• Supportive mentors/buddies to encourage growth and development.

• The opportunity to work with a diverse client base, ranging from small businesses to large corporations.

• A supportive and collaborative team environment that encourages growth and development.

• Excellent career progression and development.

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Reward gateway that has discounts on high street retailers

Apply now!