Trainee Accountant
McCabe Ford Williams, Chartered Accountants, Ashford
Job Specification
· Job title - Trainee Accountant
· Location - Ashford office, Suite 1, Invicta Business Centre, Monument Way, Orbital Park, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0HB
· Hours - Full time, office based 5 days a week
· Training - AAT qualification and ideally progress onto study ACA / ACCA
· Benefits - Full study support, free on-site parking, clear progression pathway, supportive team environment, competitive salary and annual leave.
Key duties and responsibilities
· Preparing accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships;
· Preparing tax returns for individuals and companies;
· Preparing VAT returns;
· Bookkeeping and record keeping tasks in support of accounts and VAT work;
· General administrative duties supporting the office and client work;
· Liaising with clients and colleagues in a professional manner;
· Working towards AAT and, in time, ACA or ACCA studies, attending college and completing coursework and exams to agreed timescales;
Key skills and qualities
· Strong competency in Maths and English;
· School levers to have ideally 3 A-Levels at grade B and above, graduates to have a 2:1 in their respective degree. Candidates not meeting the criteria may still be considered;
· Team player who is self-motivated;
· Well organised and strong communicator;
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person