Trainee Accountant
Location: Pontypridd, South Wales (with travel across South Wales)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (1-hour lunch break)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience
Training Body: ACCA (Approved Training Office)
Study Support: All tuition, examination and membership fees met by the firm
About R H Jeffs & Rowe
R H Jeffs & Rowe Ltd is a long-established firm of Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors based in Pontypridd, South Wales. We provide a comprehensive range of professional services – including audit and assurance, accountancy, taxation, payroll bureau and book-keeping – to a diverse portfolio of clients comprising local businesses, charities, members’ clubs, solicitors and high-net-worth individuals.
We are a friendly, hardworking team of twelve professionals committed to delivering an excellent service to our clients and to developing the careers of our people.
The Opportunity
This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated and academically strong individual to begin a rewarding career in professional accountancy. The successful candidate will receive structured training across all disciplines within a general practice, gaining broad practical experience whilst progressing towards full professional qualification.
During the first twelve months, the role will include two to three days per week within our busy payroll bureau, providing an early grounding in a critical area of practice. Thereafter, the trainee will rotate across the firm’s core service lines, supporting qualified colleagues and taking increasing responsibility as competence develops.
The training programme spans four years, at the end of which the successful candidate will be a qualified Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA).
Key Responsibilities
Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Audit & Assurance
- Attending client premises to undertake statutory and non-statutory audits of financial records.
- Preparing audit working papers and documenting findings in accordance with professional standards.
Accounts Preparation
- Assisting in the preparation of financial statements for a variety of entity types including limited companies, charities and members’ clubs.
- Using cloud-based accounting software to prepare bank reconciliations and supporting working papers.
- Maintaining client book-keeping records to a high standard.
Taxation & Compliance
- Preparing quarterly VAT returns in compliance with HMRC’s Making Tax Digital requirements.
- Supporting senior staff in the preparation of corporation tax and personal tax computations.
Payroll Bureau
- Working within a dedicated team to process weekly and monthly payrolls for a large number of clients.
- Responding to client payroll queries by telephone and in person, providing a professional and accurate service.
General
- Undertaking ad hoc projects and producing reports as directed by senior management.
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and professional guidance as the training programme progresses.
Qualifications & Person Specification
Essential:
- Minimum of two A-levels (or equivalent), including at least a grade B in Mathematics.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook in particular).
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
- Sound analytical and numerical ability.
- A proactive approach and the ability to use initiative within a supervised environment.
- Good organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Training & Professional Development
R H Jeffs & Rowe is an ACCA-approved training office. The firm is committed to the professional development of all trainees and will provide:
- A structured programme of on-the-job training under the supervision of qualified staff.
- Paid study leave with an external specialist tuition provider, day release to attend professional examinations.
- All costs associated with AAT and ACCA tuition, study materials, examination fees and membership will be met in full by the firm.
Remuneration & Benefits
Salary
Competitive, commensurate with qualifications and prior experience
Pension
5% employer contributory pension scheme
Annual Leave
31 days per annum inclusive of bank holidays
Study Support
Full funding of all professional training, examination and membership costs (AAT and ACCA)
To apply
Please apply via CV
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £23,132.00-£26,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
