Trainee Accountant

Responsibilities

• Prepare client accounts based on information supplied by client
• Responsible for the preparation of VAT returns including communication with Clients to collate records
• Attend Client meetings with relevant manager or partner
• Ad hoc reports as required
• Prepare time budget for tasks, assisted by seniors
• Liaising with clients by telephone
• Drafting letters and other correspondence as required
• Monitor own job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets and standards
• Support the team with the production of their work
• Record own chargeable time with the aim to improve recovery as experience gained
• Attend training and achieve success in your given qualification. Observing the guidelines laid out in your training agreement. Utilising the support and guidance offered by the firm.
• Attend courses that are appropriate to job role
• Achieve examination success
• Preparation of simple tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and corporation tax returns
• Potentially required to attend client sites to carry out audit work, outsourced accounts or ad hoc project work
• Assist with administration tasks as necessary to support the team

Critical Skills Required

• Demonstrates strong numerical ability with a logical and structured approach
• Strong computer literacy.
• Great active listening skills.
• Enthusiastic, reliable and able to work to deadlines
• Willingness to learn and consider the bigger picture
• Proven verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge Required

General business awareness, with a natural curiosity to learn more!

Qualifications Required

ACA Entry Requirement: A Levels (3 at grade C or above) or Degree (2:1 or above)

Personal Qualities Required

• Focussed: you build positive client relationships and care about service.
• Teamwork: collaborative, respectful, approachable.
• Integrity: Doing the right thing. We are trustworthy, honest and comply with professional and ethical standards.
• Enthusiastic: you bring energy and celebrate success.
• Progressive: you challenge the status quo and look for better ways.

Individual Job Requirements

• Live within commuting distance of the office.
• Driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours occasionally (client deadlines happen!).
• Right to work in the UK.