JOB OVERVIEW
This is an exciting role and will be most suited to someone with a keen interest in Accountancy, thrives under pressure, is delivery focused, enjoys accountability, has a ‘can-do’ attitude and is looking to improve their skills and competencies through self-development.
You will gain experience in statutory audit and accounts preparation and have the chance to become a qualified Accountant.
YOU WILL RECEIVE:
- The opportunity to become a qualified Accountant achieving qualification ACA or ACCA with paid study leave.
- Competitive trainee salary and company benefits
- Experience working across a range of clients and industries
- On the job training in a wide variety of accounting disciplines
- Strong support network including mentoring from senior people
- Strong commitment and support provided in the areas of training and professional development
- Opportunities to engage with social activities, team events and to get involved with the local community.
- Hybrid working available subject to completion of your probationary period and training requirements.
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (WITH TRAINING)
- Support and assist audit assignments, which will include planning, fieldwork and completion using standard programmes
- Preparation of company accounts in accordance with the firm’s policies and procedures
- Identify and understand client needs, providing initial solutions to client challenges
- Carry out specialist audits
- Carry out ad-hoc assignments (eg; due diligence and systems reviews)
- Preparation of corporation tax computations
- Carry out work efficiently, to budget and within deadlines
- Research and analyse financial statements and audit related issues
- Maintain client confidentiality and professional relationships
- Proactively interact with client management to gather information, resolve problems and make recommendations for business and process improvements
- Manage assignments and report to accounts and audit managers on progress.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Strong interest in accountancy with an appetite to learn.
- Academic background either school leaver with equivalent of 104 or above UCAs points or graduate with a minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree (or predicted).
- Driver preferred as there is a business need for you to attend client premises for some assignments.
- Right to work full time in the UK from your start date.
- A reliable, friendly person with a professional outlook to help the team deliver outstanding client service.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Analytically minded with strong attention to detail.
- The ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
- Commitment and dedication to study for a professional qualification.
BENIFITS INCLUDE:
- Full study support package
- 23 days leave plus bank holidays on study leave package. Moving to 25 once qualified
- Loyalty scheme for additional holiday
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR ) activities
- Pension scheme
- Training & technical resources
- Staff socials
- Stress classes and Squash membership
- Discounts at local shops
- Employee support membership
- Salary depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £22,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
