Accounts Trainee

Simmons Gainsford, part of the Sumer Group; Wealden; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm is inviting applications for an entry-level role in accounting. This position provides excellent in-house training and the opportunity to join a supportive team focused on career development. Responsibilities include preparing accounts and assisting in client examinations, ideal for those looking to kick-start their career in accounting.

Benefits

Early finish Fridays during Summer (Jul & Aug)

28 days holiday including public holidays

Employee discount scheme

Season ticket loan

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills required.
• Strong IT skills are essential.
• GCSE level education in Maths & English needed.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and LLPs.
• Assist with examinations of client accounts and records.
• Draft statutory accounts and Corporation Tax returns.

Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Team Working

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Maths & English GCSE or equivalent Grade C/4 or above

Job description

Department: Accounting

Location: Uckfield

Description

Simmons Gainsford is a rapidly expanding accountancy and advisory firm. As part of the Sumer Group, Simmons Gainsford forms part of a Top 20 Accountancy firm.

We enjoy what we do, we love being challenged and we are always striving to improve. We are committed to training and developing our people to enable them to achieve their career goals.

With our in-house training and support, this is a great opportunity for someone seeking to begin a career in our friendly and supportive team!


Key Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships and LLPs along with draft tax computations
• Draft statutory accounts for limited companies together with draft tax computations and Corporation Tax returns
• Assist with examinations of client accounts and records
  

The above duties are not definitive




Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Strong IT skills
• Team working
• Organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Maths & English GCSE or equivalent Grade C/4 or above
  
  
  

Benefits

• Early finish Fridays during Summer (Jul & Aug)
• 28 days holiday inc public holidays plus up to 3 days when offices close over Christmas with the option to purchase 5 extra days per year
• Employee discount scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme