Accounts and Tax Semi-Senior

TPF Recruitment; Haslemere; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

20 days annual leave

Study support

Career progression

Friendly team

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is recruiting an Accounts & Tax Trainee for a well established practice in Haslemere. You will gain hands-on experience across accounts prep, bookkeeping and both business and personal tax while supporting a friendly team.

The role is office-based with some home working and occasional travel between offices. A Finance degree and basic accounting knowledge are preferred, with study support available.

Qualifications

• Experience in accountancy practice is advantageous.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts is preferable.
• Graduate with an interest in both accounts and tax.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of statutory accounts for various entities.
• Support accounts working papers and reconciliations.
• Assist with bookkeeping and maintaining records.
• Support corporation and personal tax returns.

Skills

Accounting principles

Double-entry bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Finance degree

Job description

Job Opportunity: Accounts & Tax Trainee

Location: Haslemere

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £25,000 to £30,000

Sector: Accountancy Practice

TPF Recruitment, the leading accountancy practice recruiters in the South, are delighted to be supporting a well established accountancy practice with the recruitment of an Accounts & Tax Trainee.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career within accountancy practice and gain broad exposure across both accounts and tax. You will work closely with an experienced team and develop your technical knowledge whilst working with a varied portfolio of small and medium sized businesses and individuals.

The role will initially be predominantly office based in Liphook, with the opportunity to work from home 1 to 2 days per week once established in the role. There will also be occasional travel to the firm's Alton office.

The Role

As an Accounts & Tax Trainee, you will gain hands on experience across accounts preparation, bookkeeping and both business and personal tax.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies


• Supporting the preparation of accounts working papers and reconciliations


• Assisting with bookkeeping and maintaining accurate accounting records


• Supporting the preparation of corporation tax returns


• Assisting with personal tax returns


• Preparing and reviewing basic VAT returns


• Supporting clients with general accounting queries


• Assisting with year end accounts and tax compliance work


• Liaising with clients and the wider team as your experience develops


• Gaining exposure to a varied portfolio of small and medium sized businesses and individuals


• Supporting senior members of the team with ad hoc accounting and tax work


• Developing your knowledge of accounting standards and UK tax legislation


• Working towards taking on greater responsibility as your experience grows

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate

• Some previous experience within accountancy practice would be advantageous


• Experience of preparing statutory accounts would be preferable


• Alternatively, this could suit an ambitious accounts or finance graduate looking to begin their career in practice


• Good understanding of basic accounting principles and double entry


• An interest in developing a career across both accounts and tax


• Good attention to detail and accuracy


• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines


• Confident and personable communication style


• Keen to learn and develop technically


• Comfortable working as part of a small and supportive team


• Full UK driving licence would be advantageous due to occasional travel between offices

Benefits

What's on Offer

• Salary of £25,000 to £30,000, depending on experience


• Potential study support towards professional qualifications


• On site parking


• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Broad exposure across accounts and tax


• Varied portfolio of business and personal tax clients


• Supportive and friendly team environment


• Excellent opportunity to develop a long term career within accountancy practice


• Increasing responsibility and progression as your experience develops

If you are looking to build a career within accountancy practice and want the opportunity to develop across both accounts and tax, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team where you can learn and progress.