About JRW Hogg & Thorburn
As one of the largest accountancy firms in the Borders, JRW Hogg & Thorburn have a team of accountancy and taxation specialists with well established procedures and a wealth of experience who help and advise clients, enabling them to get on with running their businesses. Our client base covers businesses of all sizes, from sole traders to large employers across all industries in Scotland and wider afield.
We provide the full range of accountancy services for clients, including bookkeeping, accounts preparation, payroll, audit and taxation services. The variety of work we do and the range of clients we work with mean you will have plenty of opportunity to experience a broad range of bookkeeping and accountancy issues. With our support you’ll have the space to grow professionally.
With an ever-growing client base, we are looking to recruit an Accounts Trainee in our Peebles office.
Accounts Trainee
A Trainee is responsible for the preparation of accounting and taxation information. This information will be of a high standard of quality, with reliability, efficiency and completeness expected.
Your main responsibilities will include:
1. Producing VAT returns, bookkeeping, client accounts and tax information to a high standard of accuracy.
2. Ensuring client requirements are met on a timely basis.
3. If applicable, commitment to a training programme, such as AAT, ATT, ICAS, ACCA, CTA etc.
Your key tasks will be:
- Preparation of VAT returns, bookkeeping, annual accounts and tax information for a range of clients.
- Building and maintaining knowledge of clients to be able to perform role well.
- To maintain and enhance knowledge with appropriate CPD learning.
- To build and develop core skills, including client communications, use of Microsoft and accounting software packages
- Provide support to senior staff and Partners in effective provision of client services.
If undertaking professional qualifications:
- Building knowledge in all areas of the business, as practically required for studies
- To show commitment to studies through attendance on courses (in person or remote), personal study and time management
Training opportunities:
- Once you have between 6-12 months experience within the business we would explore a potential training contract and options to suit you and our business needs this would include (but not limited to); apprenticeship opportunities for an AAT qualification, RGU apprenticeship programme, direct CA training with ICAS
To apply for the role, please send a CV and covering letter to our HR Team by selecting the APPLY NOW button.
As an Equal Opportunities employer, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships. It is our policy to ensure that the Equality Act 2010 is complied with.
Also compliant with NMW.
Pay: £20,000.00-£24,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
