Role: Trainee Accountant
Location: London
Job Type: Full-time; Permanent
The Role:
We are looking for an ambitious Trainee Accountant to provide support to the financial department by managing daily accounting tasks. You will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company’s finances.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop a good understanding of current accounting standards and practices, through course attendance and practical experience
- Assist clients with such tasks as management accounts and VAT returns
- Other client responsibilities might include preparation of statutory accounts and advising on their corporation tax affairs
- Undertake audit and other assurance work as part of a larger team
- Assisting in preparation of monthly management accounts
- Filing of documentation in manual and paperless filing systems
- Other ad hoc tasks and projects
Person Specification:
- Studying towards a professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA)
- GCSE English and Maths grades C and above
- You are highly numerate and very confident with double-entry bookkeeping
- You have previously prepared Statutory Accounts, Corporation Tax Returns, Personal Tax Returns and VAT Returns etc.
Desirable skills/expertise:
- Team player
- Fantastic written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Impeccable attention to details
- Proactive and enthusiastic approach