Job Description

We are looking for a bright, motivated individual who is looking to develop and work in a team-based environment in the role of Trainee. The role may involve Accounts, Tax and/or Audit work to be discussed during the interview process. The successful candidate will be looking to pursue an AAT/ACCA qualification with comprehensive support from the company and can expect to spend their time on the following tasks, dependent on their chosen department:

• Supporting the semi-senior and senior
• Participating in audit fieldwork (including planning, execution and reporting) whilst keeping engagement leaders updated on their progress
• Completing audit processes and programmes
• Analysing, summarising, and reconciling client accounting records
• Coding up summaries and posting the same on to accounts production software
• Preparing basic sets of accounts, corporation tax returns, and VAT returns including preparation of a complete file
• Assisting with the preparation and submission of more substantial and/or complex accounts, VAT returns, company accounts, and corporation tax returns
• Associated administrative work
• Understanding and adhering to the firm’s internal procedures and external compliance requirements
• Engaging clients in a professional manner
• Constantly developing their understanding of audit and financial reporting standards

The role will offer exposure to clients in a wide range of industries, including trading, property, and other businesses / organisations.
A fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to further their career with a well-established, widely respected, and ambitious firm of Chartered Accountants that prides itself on excellent client relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and carrying out different aspects of audits, accounts, and or corporation tax as directed
• Supporting the semi- senior and senior
• Working as part of a team, reporting directly to the senior on a regular basis

Experience and skills Required

This is a team role and the individual performing it must demonstrate they have/can:
Essential – (E) Desirable – (D)

Expected Qualifications/Experience

• Willingness to study for AAT/ACCA (E)
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (E)
• Competent using Excel spreadsheets (E)
• GCSE Maths and English at a level 6 or above (D)
• 3 A Levels (D)

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office systems, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint (E)
• Understanding of the value of customer service in developing and retaining business (E)
• Understanding of the firm’s customers/sector makeup (D)
• Knowledge of the firm’s services and solution offerings (D)
• A broad understanding of the company’s goals (D)

Skills

• Ability to maintain professional relationships (E)
• Ability to prioritise workloads effectively, maintaining high work rate with high quality (E)
• Fluent written communication using concise business terminology (E)
• Fluent oral communication that conveys authority to both clients and colleagues (E)
• See tasks through to completion and within agreed timescales (E)
• Demonstrate keen attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy (E)
• Monitor own workload to ensure issues are resolved and appropriate communication levels are maintained (E)
• Manage multiple tasks and conflicting priorities effectively to deliver on time, including managing time and utilising resources efficiently (E)
• Manage both your emotions and the emotions of others (E)
• Model team behaviour and encourage the same in others (D)

Personal Attributes

• Adaptability in the face of challenges with the ability to adopt new skills and adjust to rapid change (E)
• Reliability and the ability to work independently in the absence of direct supervision (E)
• A positive outlook that balances being energetic with approachable (E)
• Integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness (E)
• Self-motivating, initiative, flexibility, and resilience (E)
• An understanding of how deliver work on time and according to an established process (E)